Monyash CofE Primary School
Bakewell, DE45 1JH · Derbyshire · primary school
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223rd 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 — 0.5/10 against 3,027 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 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.
Monyash CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 48 pupils against a stated capacity of 63. 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 core subjects? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Monyash CofE Primary School
Overview
Monyash C of E Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are happy, safe, and respectful. The report highlights a positive culture where older pupils care for younger ones and staff have high expectations for achievement in core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils "enjoy learning" and feel safe, with the "overwhelming majority" reporting that bullying does not happen.
- Teachers have "high expectations of pupils’ achievement," resulting in strong performance in English, mathematics, and science.
- The curriculum is "well planned in most subjects," with leaders clearly setting out knowledge and skills for each year.
- Reading is placed "at the centre of the curriculum," with phonics taught daily and most pupils engaging well.
- The school promotes social and cultural development effectively through residential visits, after-school clubs, and community involvement.
Areas to improve
- Adults do not consistently ensure all pupils participate fully in phonics lessons, and staff do not promote reading fluency well enough.
- In some subjects, including PE, music, and French, leaders have not set out key knowledge and skills for each year group or checked pupil achievement against national curriculum expectations.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining detailed records, taking swift action on concerns, and having strong links with local services.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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
—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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