Winster CofE Primary School
Wensley Road, Winster, Matlock, DE4 2DHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Winster CofE 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 February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 February 2013, report published 8 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 May 2022
Pupils thrive at this small village school. Positive relationships and the school's nurturing ethos enable pupils to develop as well-rounded individuals. Behaviour is good. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning. They listen attentively in lessons and discuss their learning in the 'talking and thinking groups'. At playtimes, and around school, pupils conduct themselves sensibly. Pupils say that they feel safe. This is because everyone knows each other very well. Pupils understand that bullying is wrong. The school council organised an anti-bullying day to make sure everyone understands how to keep safe. Staff are alert to any issues and deal with them straight away. There are plenty of clubs and activities for pupils to join. They regularly take part in inter- school sports competitions. At playtimes, pupils enjoy the well-equipped outdoor areas. They are especially proud of the willow arch in the nature area. These opportunities help pupils to develop well, both physically and socially. Staff make the most of the local area when planning activities. For example, pupils take part in a field trip to the famous Eyam 'plague village' to study local history and geography. They also learn about contrasting places in the 'Dehli to Derbyshire' topic.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in music, French and physical education. This hinders teachers' ability to deliver the curriculum as well as they do in all other subjects. However, it is clear from leaders' actions that they are in the process of bringing this about. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is fully constructed and sequenced to enable pupils to know and remember more in all subjects.
- Leaders' plans to strengthen subject leadership across the federation are in the early stages. Some curriculum leaders lack experience. Some subjects are being temporarily led by the executive headteacher. This means that curriculum leadership is currently inconsistent. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders develop the necessary skills and experience to fulfil their roles and to monitor the impact of the curriculum on pupils' long-term memory.
Pupil numbers and mix
4 pupils on roll, with places for 49
Schools near Winster CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elton CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| South Darley CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Darley Dale Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% 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 Sharon Slack
- Phone
- 01629650238
- Address
- Wensley Road, Winster, Matlock, DE4 2DH
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112863
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.