Elton CofE Primary School
Matlock, DE4 2BW · Derbyshire · primary school
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261st 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 — 0.0/10 against 1,814 of them, against 0.4/10 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
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 0 | 62% | 0.01 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 0.0% 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%. 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 (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 13 pupils against a stated capacity of 46. 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 to reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place for the current cohort? How does the small class size affect individual attention during lessons?
What Ofsted said about Elton CofE Primary School
Overview
Elton CofE Primary School is a small institution that has made progress since being placed in special measures, with inspectors confirming it no longer requires them. While pupils are happy, safe, and behave well, the school’s recent curriculum changes are still taking root, meaning its broader ambitions are not yet fully realised. The report highlights effective safeguarding and good personal development, but notes that leadership and the quality of education require further improvement to embed recent gains consistently.
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe, with systems to keep them secure, including online safety, working effectively.
- Behaviour is good, with pupils modelling values of "kindness, respect and determination" and following routines closely.
- A well-structured early reading programme helps pupils learn to read, with effective support for those falling behind.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) swiftly and adapt lessons well.
- Personal development helps pupils become thoughtful young people who respect diversity and build resilience through real-world experiences.
Areas to improve
- The English writing curriculum must be fully developed to enable all pupils, particularly those with SEND, to write with increasing fluency and independence.
- All staff need greater depth of expertise to teach all subjects effectively, as variation in delivery currently slows learning in some areas.
- Systems to check the impact of school actions are in their infancy and must be further developed to assure leaders that improvements are having a positive effect.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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