SchoolScoresMiddleton Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Main Street, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4LQ
01629 822236 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 February 2026 , published 23 April 2026.
In short: 3 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Derbyshire comparisons use the 20 of its 354 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 334 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 | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 11th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 47% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 35% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 41% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 85% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 41 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 38% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 79% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 64% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 76% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 13th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 44% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 91% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 51%). 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. Derbyshire figures pool parents at the Derbyshire 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
18 pupils in this year group.
78% — 19 points above the Derbyshire average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 28% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 94% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 105 |
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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 23 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.2% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.9% | 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) 24th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 20th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 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
- Wirksworth CofE Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Cromford CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wirksworth Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023
- Carsington and Hopton Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- St Giles CofE Primary and Nursery School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lea Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Middleton Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Middleton Community Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Middleton Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Middleton Community Primary School?
90% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Middleton Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Middleton Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put Middleton Community Primary School as their first choice for 11 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 11 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112654.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.