Kniveton CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Ostrich Lane, Kniveton, Ashbourne, DE6 1JJOpen in maps

Kniveton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Ashbourne for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 4th of 9 primary schools in Ashbourne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2020.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 March 2020, report published 23 June 2020

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

11 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths82%

82%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

55 pupils on roll, with places for 63

Eligible for free school meals10.9%

10.9%, 15.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.8%

21.8%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kniveton CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfsted
Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
Ashbourne Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
Brassington Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
Parwich Primary School3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard
Hulland CofE Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good

School details

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Katy Popple
Phone
01335342573
Website
knivetonprimaryschool.co.uk
Address
Ostrich Lane, Kniveton, Ashbourne, DE6 1JJ
Local authority
Derbyshire
URN
112834

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.