Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School

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

School Lane, Stanton-in-the-Peak, Matlock, DE4 2LXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School is a primary school in Matlock for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 1st of 16 primary schools in Matlock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 10 June 2024

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 April 2024

Pupils thrive at this inclusive and nurturing school. Staff share an ambitious vision. The school has the highest expectations of every pupil. The curriculum is planned, structured and sequenced thoroughly. Staff teach the curriculum very well. There are no limits to what pupils can achieve. The school provides many rich learning opportunities for all pupils. Pupils are happy here. They talk with such enthusiasm about school life. From the early years to Year 6, pupils' behaviour in class, around the school and at breaktimes is exceptional. Pupils' relationships with each other and adults are strong and caring. This is because staff model what respectful behaviour looks like. Pupils treat one another with the highest levels of respect and courtesy. They feel safe. Pupils have the freedom to express themselves as individuals. Pupils are well prepared to become the active citizens and leaders of the future. They have an active voice in the school's pupil parliament and take the lead on caring for the school environment. Pupils benefit from opportunities to develop their talents and interests in music and sport. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent represented the views of others by describing Stanton-in-Peak as 'an amazing little school that embraces excellent core values and is helping to nurture the future'.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

9 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths33%

33%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

68 pupils on roll, with places for 70

Eligible for free school meals14.7%

14.7%, 11.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.9%

2.9%, 18.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.2%

13.2%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Youlgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good25% met the expected standard
Winster CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Elton CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodNot published

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
Address
School Lane, Stanton-in-the-Peak, Matlock, DE4 2LX
Local authority
Derbyshire
URN
112856

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.