All Saints CofE Junior School
Hurds Hollow, Matlock, DE4 3LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
All Saints CofE Junior School is a primary school in Matlock for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 2nd of 16 primary schools in Matlock. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 14 April 2026, report published 9 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 April 2026
Pupils thrive at All Saints CofE Junior School. At break times they play happily with the friends they have made here. Everyone gets along well, demonstrating kindness and good manners. Incidents of bullying or unkindness are rare. When they do happen, staff act quickly and fairly to resolve any issues. In classrooms, pupils show positive attitudes to learning. They follow routines without fuss. Disruptions are rare. The spirit of kindness creates a sense of community in the school to which all pupils feel that they belong. As a result, attendance is excellent. Pupils enjoy learning from an interesting and challenging curriculum. Pupils listen carefully to their teachers and try hard. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve very well. They are well prepared for secondary school. Pupils enjoy strong positive relationships with caring staff who know them well. The strong links with the local infant school mean that pupils are well known to staff before they arrive in Year 3. Pupils trust staff to keep them safe. When they are worried, they know that staff will support them. The school offers a wide range of activities to strengthen pupils’ understanding of the world and to develop their interests and talents. Visits are planned to enrich the curriculum and to expose pupils to cultural diversity. Residentials and trips to the countryside provide memorable experiences. All pupils have the opportunity to represent the school in sporting competitions and to learn to play a range of musical instruments. Many pupils attend the variety of clubs on offer. These include craft club, film club , 'Glee club' and Tai Chi. Staff listen carefully to pupils and tailor the opportunities to match pupils’ interests.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue to refine and strengthen the curriculum and wider school offer, in order to achieve standards that have a transformational impact for all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
218 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near All Saints CofE Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Castle View Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Darley Dale Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben O'Connell
- Phone
- 01629582913
- Address
- Hurds Hollow, Matlock, DE4 3LA
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 144067
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.