Pilsley Primary School is a community school serving families in Chesterfield and the wider Derbyshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 220 pupils on roll with space for 206, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 13 February 2024, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.