SchoolScoresSt Giles CofE Primary and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Starkholmes Road, Matlock, DE4 3DD
0162956813 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 June 2018.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 16th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 16th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 16th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
15 pupils in this year group.
73% — 14 points above the Derbyshire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 9 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 31 |
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.0% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 13th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 12th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 18th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 9% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.3 | 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
- Castle View Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023
- All Saints CofE Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tansley Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 23% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cromford CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lea Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Darley Dale Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Giles CofE Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Giles CofE Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 June 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Giles CofE Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Giles CofE Primary and Nursery School?
83% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Giles CofE Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Giles CofE Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put St Giles CofE Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 9 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 9 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 141674.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.