Holmgate Primary School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chesterfield, East Midlands S45 9QD · Derbyshire
#902 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#10283 of 15,697 nationally
About Holmgate Primary School and Nursery
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery is a local authority primary located in Chesterfield, in the Derbyshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 247 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 39.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 902nd of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 247; capacity filled 102.9%.
There are 75 schools in Chesterfield; Holmgate Primary School and Nursery ranks 37th of 74 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)63%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)41%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Holmgate Primary School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 247
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 41%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 102.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 63%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Holmgate Primary School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Sharley Park Community Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
411 students · 1.9 km away
Tupton Hall School
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,581 students · 2.0 km away
Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
59 students · 2.6 km away
Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
237 students · 2.8 km away
Ashover Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students · 3.4 km away
Park House Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
205 students · 3.4 km away
North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy
North Wingfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
378 students · 3.4 km away
Deer Park Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
338 students · 3.5 km away
Hunloke Park Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
357 students · 3.9 km away
Grassmoor Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students · 4.0 km away
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Eskdale Junior School
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Radcliffe-on-Trent Infant and Nursery School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holmgate Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 39.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #902 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Holmgate Primary School and Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery ranks #902 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #10283 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Holmgate Primary School and Nursery?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery had 247 students in 2025.
Is Holmgate Primary School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Holmgate Primary School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Holmgate Primary School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.