SchoolScoresWinster CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Wensley Road, Winster, Matlock, DE4 2DH
01629 650238 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 February 2013.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 May 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | Not published | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 1 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 1 |
| Of those, offered a place | 1 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 3 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 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, 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 10th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.6% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.6% | 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) 16th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 100% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 25th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 0% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 25th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 0% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 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
- Elton CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- South Darley CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Darley Churchtown CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Darley Dale Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Junior School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Winster CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Winster CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 February 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 May 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Winster 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.
Is Winster CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 1 families put Winster CofE Primary School as their first choice for 1 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 1 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 112863.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.