Kniveton CofE Primary School
Ashbourne, DE6 1JJ · Derbyshire · primary school
19th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 353 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 — 9.0/10 against 4,287 of them, against 9.0/10 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) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.0 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils join Forest School, Choir, and Dance workshops, or play Gymnastics and musical instruments. Trips include Carsington Water, Chatsworth Estate, Buxton Opera House, and a Year 6 residential. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in. The school has 55 pupils in a capacity of 63 places, leaving 8 spare spots. The school has a little room, but is fairly full.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with daily lessons? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the 8 spare places managed during the year?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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