Whittington Green School is a mainstream secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 97 of its 682 pupils (14.2%) were getting SEN support and 39 (5.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 682 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Derbyshire.
14.2% get SEN support
97 of 682 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
5.7% have an EHC plan
39 of 682 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health40
- Moderate learning difficulty35
- Autism31
- Speech, language and communication10
- Hearing impairment7
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 682 (places for 800)
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Vallance
- Free school meals
- 45.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Derbyshire
- School reference (URN)
- 112958
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Derbyshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9LG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Holly House Special School Special school · Ages 7–14 0.5 miles
- New Whittington Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Bluebank School Independent · Ages 11–16 1.2 miles
- Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 1.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Mary Swanwick Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 29.3%, EHC plans 2.9% 0.4 miles
- Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy Primary · Ages 2–7 · SEN support 8.8%, EHC plans 4.4% 1.0 mile
- Brimington Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 16.7%, EHC plans 3.5% 1.0 mile
All mainstream schools in Derbyshire SEND schools in Derbyshire
Questions about Whittington Green School
How many pupils at Whittington Green School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 97 of the 682 pupils (14.2%) were getting SEN support and 39 (5.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Whittington Green School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (40 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (35 pupils) and autism (31 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Whittington Green School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Whittington Green School?
Through Derbyshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Whittington Green School?
You can ask for Whittington Green School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Whittington Green School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is New Whittington Community Primary School, about 0.5 miles away.
Where is Whittington Green School?
High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9LG, in Derbyshire.
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