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Carsington and Hopton Primary School

Matlock, DE4 4DE · Derbyshire · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2024 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Primary Church of England
2.1/10 Below average

238th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.

Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 4,296 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.

How this is worked out
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 22.0 · 1 40% 0.05
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 0.0 · 10 25% 0.26

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Carsington and Hopton Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2023/24, 22.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).

Getting in

The published school roll is 31 pupils against a stated capacity of 49. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.

Worth asking on a visit

How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard?

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What Ofsted said about Carsington and Hopton Primary School

Inspection report dated 12 June 2024

Overview

Carsington and Hopton Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm, close-knit school community" where pupils demonstrate enjoyment of learning. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum designed with considerable care, supported by staff who maintain high expectations and foster strong relationships with parents and carers.

Strengths

  • The curriculum is "ambitious" and clearly sets out knowledge, concepts, and vocabulary, benefiting all pupils including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Teachers introduce new learning clearly, providing "suitable support" and frequent opportunities for pupils to recall past learning and deepen their understanding.
  • Pupils feel safe and valued, knowing they can "confide in their teachers" and trusting adults to look after them.
  • Behaviour is managed through a policy reflecting "warm relationships," creating a "calm, purposeful environment" where pupils are treated fairly.
  • Provision for wider development is strong, with well-planned assemblies and visits that help pupils develop "confidence, independence and resilience."

Areas to improve

  • The school needs to maintain a sharp focus on ensuring phonics misconceptions are "picked up and addressed quickly" so pupils develop secure reading skills.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with governors and leaders knowing their duties well and staff receiving effective training.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
22%
2023/24
Higher standard
0%
2023/24
Demand
×1.0
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
13%
vs 25% across England

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Next dates

  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
  • Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
  • Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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