Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Woodhouse Road, Rowsley, Matlock, DE4 2EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a primary school in Matlock for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 6th of 16 primary schools in Matlock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 May 2024, report published 24 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 May 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this small, friendly and welcoming school. Many say that they look forward to coming to school because of the love and care that teachers show them. There are strong relationships between the staff and pupils. The intimate nature of the school and its ethos mean all pupils are known well by staff. Pupils say that they feel safe. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One comment typical of many was: 'The school is a fantastic learning community full of love and respect.' Pupils behave well and care for each other. Older pupils take responsibility for looking after younger children. They reflect the school's values that staff model. Pupils know that staff will take any worries they may have seriously. They trust that staff will sort out any issues of unkind behaviour fairly. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Staff want pupils to develop a love of learning and enjoy 'life in all its fulness'. This ambition underpins all of the school's activities. Pupils thrive and grow in confidence as a result of the rich experiences the school provides.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the ambitious intent of the curriculum is not always matched by learning opportunities that fully develop the intended knowledge and skills the school has identified. Opportunities are missed for pupils to develop and demonstrate their knowledge and skills in these areas. The school needs to ensure that in all subjects, pupils are provided with clear and ambitious learning activities that help them develop the precisely identified knowledge and skills they need to be successful in these curriculums.
- The assessment of what pupils know does not always shape what teachers do next. The knowledge gaps of some pupils with SEND are not always addressed before they are moved on to new learning. These gaps persist for some pupils and hinder their progress through the curriculum. The school should ensure that teachers use information from assessment activities to inform future teaching and set precise targets that address any pupils' knowledge gaps, so they are not allowed to persist.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
60 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Darley Dale Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| South Darley CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Bakewell Methodist Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 59% met the expected standard |
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 Alexia Wyer
- Phone
- 01629733727
- Address
- Woodhouse Road, Rowsley, Matlock, DE4 2ED
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112820
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.