Brassington Primary School
School Hill, Brassington, Matlock, DE4 4HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brassington Primary School is a primary school in Matlock for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2014, report published 10 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Brassington Primary School is a happy and caring school. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy school. They say that everyone is kind. Parents have positive views of the school. A typical comment from parents is that the school is a 'fantastic school'. They appreciate how well staff know and support their children. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils feel safe in school. At playtime and lunchtime, they enjoy using the well-equipped outdoor play areas. Pupils say that they ensure that 'no one is left out' and that 'everyone has a friend'. For example, Year 6 pupils are 'buddies' to younger pupils and support them at lunchtime. Pupils have lots of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Many pupils take part in after-school clubs. These include football, netball, craft club, tai chi and a building- block club. Pupils look forward to the residential trips that the school provides for them. Older pupils have sailing lessons. Every pupil takes part in forest school. Pupils also enjoy being playground leaders and being on the school council.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the key knowledge that leaders want pupils to remember is not clearly defined. This means that sometimes teachers are not clear about what knowledge and skills pupils should remember. As a result, in some subjects, pupils do not learn as well as they could, as they do not always remember this knowledge. Leaders should ensure that the key knowledge they want pupils to remember is precisely identified and that teachers use this information to help pupils remember long term what they have learned.
Pupil numbers and mix
53 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Brassington Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carsington and Hopton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kniveton CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Parwich Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Middleton Community Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
| Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Peter Johnston
- Phone
- 01629540212
- Address
- School Hill, Brassington, Matlock, DE4 4HB
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112515
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.