Whittington Green School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9LG |
| Phone | 01246450825 |
| Reference Number | 112958 |
Whittington Green School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains. The school fosters an inclusive and caring environment where pupils feel valued and supported. High expectations for learning and behaviour, along with a strong pastoral care system, contribute to a calm and respectful atmosphere for pupils. With a well-structured curriculum that emphasizes knowledge and skills, the school is committed to helping every pupil realize their potential and develop important personal skills through extracurricular activities and community involvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 649 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.85%
Girls: 47.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 74 | 72 | 146 |
| 8 | 76 | 71 | 147 |
| 9 | 70 | 66 | 136 |
| 10 | 62 | 65 | 127 |
| 11 | 61 | 32 | 93 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 16 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive and caring learning community
- Strong pastoral care providing safety and support for pupils
- High-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Robust emphasis on reading and vocabulary development
- Commitment by leaders and governors to improve educational outcomes
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have underdeveloped curriculums
- Personal development curriculum not yet fully established
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 53 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 60 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Mary Swanwick Primary School
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QW |
0.35 miles |
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New Whittington Community Primary School
London Street, New Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2AQ |
0.52 miles |
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Brimington Junior School
Springvale Road, Brimington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1HF |
0.94 miles |
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Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
Scarsdale Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8NF |
0.99 miles |
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Cavendish Junior School
Edmund Street, Newbold Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8TD |
1.09 miles |
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Henry Bradley Infant School
Princess Street, Brimington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1HR |
1.41 miles |
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Newbold CofE Primary School
Cranborne Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8PF |
1.49 miles |
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Unstone Junior School
Main Road, Unstone, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 4AB |
1.56 miles |
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Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School
Crow Lane, Unstone, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 4AL |
1.61 miles |
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Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Dunston Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8EY |
1.65 miles |
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Hollingwood Primary School
Lilac Street, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2JG |
1.72 miles |
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Barrow Hill Primary Academy
Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2PG |
1.76 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School
Tapton View Road, Stonegravels, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7JU |
1.79 miles |
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Highfield Hall Primary School
Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AZ |
1.82 miles |
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Abercrombie Primary School
Higher Albert Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7QE |
2.1 miles |
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Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School
Manor Road, Brimington Common, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1NT |
2.22 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary
Cross Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4ST |
2.34 miles |
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Inkersall Spencer Academy
Inkersall Green Road, Inkersall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3SE |
2.41 miles |
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Brockwell Junior School
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2.5 miles |
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Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School, Purbeck Avenue, Loundsley Green, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4NP |
2.53 miles |
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Holly House Special School
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QR |
0.45 miles |
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Outwood Academy Newbold
Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8BA |
1.6 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AG |
1.98 miles |
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Chesterfield College
Infirmary Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7NG |
2.25 miles |
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Springwell Community College
Middlecroft Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3NQ |
2.57 miles |
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Ashgate Croft School
Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4BN |
2.74 miles |
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
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2.84 miles |
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Eckington School
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2.94 miles |
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Parkside Community School
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3.07 miles |
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Netherthorpe School
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3.17 miles |
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Brookfield Community School
Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NS |
3.56 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hasland Hall
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3.77 miles |
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Meadowhead School Academy Trust
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4.32 miles |
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The Birley Academy
Birley Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP |
4.75 miles |