Lea Primary School
Church Street, Lea, Matlock, DE4 5JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lea Primary School is a primary school in Matlock for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 4th of 16 primary schools in Matlock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2024, report published 8 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
Pupils and parents and carers are full of praise for this vibrant and happy school. Parents wholeheartedly support the school's ethos. They typically say that their children thrive because of the 'fantastic culture where children are excited to excel', describing the school as 'an asset of the community'. Pupils appreciate the interesting lessons and the wide range of activities such as outdoor learning, trips and sports. A love of learning is at the heart of the school. In lessons, pupils are attentive and enthusiastic learners. In discussion, many pupils could explain their learning with confidence. They demonstrate a mature and sophisticated understanding of the curriculum. Pupils who require extra support receive the help they need to access the full curriculum. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and those who speak English as an additional language. Standards of achievement in English and mathematics tests are at least in line with the national average, and often above. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They treat one another, and adults, with courtesy and respect. The provision for pupils' wider personal development is a distinctive strength. The school goes above and beyond to provide an impressive programme of enrichment activities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
128 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Lea Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromford Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Tansley Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
| Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Crich Carr CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Maycock
- Phone
- 01629534286
- Address
- Church Street, Lea, Matlock, DE4 5JP
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112536
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.