Middleton Community Primary School
Matlock, DE4 4LQ · Derbyshire · primary school
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66th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 2,443 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.43 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Middleton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Boccia and Tag Rugby, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 92. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in maths? How is the after-school club structured to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Middleton Community Primary School
Overview
Middleton Community Primary School is described as a "highly inclusive school" where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. The report highlights "strong standard" provision in early years, inclusion, and personal development, while achievement, curriculum, and leadership meet the "expected standard."
Strengths
- Early years provide an "excellent start," with children developing as "articulate and confident speakers" through "high-quality interactions."
- Inclusion is central to the school’s work, ensuring vulnerable pupils and those with SEND "access all aspects of school life fully" and "do well at school."
- Personal development is a "notable strength," offering "meaningful, aspirational opportunities" that prepare pupils "extremely well for life beyond the school."
- Staff are "well supported" with high-quality professional learning, and governors provide "appropriate challenge and support."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must "analyse attendance information precisely" to identify emerging issues and intervene early, as overall attendance remains below the national average.
- Staff should ensure they "identify misconceptions in pupils’ spelling, punctuation, grammar and handwriting" so all pupils "consistently produce high-quality written work."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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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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