Best 3 Secondary schools in Chesterfield – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

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 secondary schools: St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (Secondary) in Chesterfield; Outwood Academy Hasland Hall (Secondary) in Chesterfield; Brookfield Community School (Secondary) in Chesterfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Outwood Academy Hasland Hall and Brookfield Community School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy), published Jul 2024. The lowest is 2 (Outwood Academy Hasland Hall), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,350, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST and REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy S41 8AG	Outwood Academy Hasland Hall S41 0LP	Brookfield Community School S40 3NS
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8AG	Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 0LP	Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 3NS
Latest Ofsted	1 14 Jul 2024	2 10 Dec 2023	2 14 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1260	860	1110
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Derbyshire (830)	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST	REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk	www.haslandhall.outwood.com	www.brookfieldcs.org.uk
Telephone	01246201191	01246273985	01246568115
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

S41 8AG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8AG
Ofsted: 1 14 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derbyshire (830)
Website: www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01246201191

Outwood Academy Hasland Hall

S41 0LP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 0LP
Ofsted: 2 10 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.haslandhall.outwood.com
Telephone: 01246273985

Brookfield Community School

S40 3NS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 3NS
Ofsted: 2 14 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.brookfieldcs.org.uk
Telephone: 01246568115

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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