SchoolScoresElton CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Main Street, Elton, Matlock, DE4 2BW
01629 650282 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Matlock comparisons use the 17 of its 25 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Matlock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 100%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Matlock figures pool parents at the Matlock schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
2 pupils in this year group.
Only 2 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | 0% | Not published |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.9% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.9% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.0% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 14th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 25th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 25th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.1% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 0% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 23rd highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 1% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 24th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 0% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 3.2 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Winster CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022
- Youlgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Darley CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Elton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Elton CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Elton CofE Primary School?
100% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Elton CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112815.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.