Best 3 Not applicable schools in Chesterfield – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Ashgate Croft School (Not applicable) in Chesterfield; Esteem North Academy (Not applicable) in Chesterfield; Holly House Special School (Not applicable) in Chesterfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ashgate Croft School, Esteem North Academy and Holly House Special School. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter, academy alternative provision converter and community special school type located around Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ashgate Croft School), published Oct 2012. The lowest is 3 (Holly House Special School), published Feb 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Esteem North Academy (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 70–75%, range 55–60%–75–80%; spread across trusts such as LEARNERS' TRUST and ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Ashgate Croft School S40 4BN	Esteem North Academy S41 0LN	Holly House Special School S41 9QR
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 4BN	Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 0LN	Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9QR
Latest Ofsted	1 22 Oct 2012	2 24 Apr 2024	3 15 Feb 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	75–80% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	75–80% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	148	100	43
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	LEARNERS' TRUST	ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST	Derbyshire (830)
Website	thelearnerstrust.org	www.esteemnorthacademy.co.uk	www.hollyhouse.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone	01246275111	01246237640	01246450530
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ashgate Croft School

S40 4BN

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 4BN
Ofsted: 1 22 Oct 2012
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LEARNERS' TRUST
Website: thelearnerstrust.org
Telephone: 01246275111

Esteem North Academy

S41 0LN

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 0LN
Ofsted: 2 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 75–80% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.esteemnorthacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01246237640

Holly House Special School

S41 9QR

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 9QR
Ofsted: 3 15 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 75–80% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derbyshire (830)
Website: www.hollyhouse.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01246450530

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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