Tansley Primary School
Matlock, DE4 5FG · Derbyshire · primary school
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184th 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 the 3,905 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 | 23.0 · 1 | 41% | 0.06 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tansley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 23.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club, 1st Lea and Holloway Rainbows, a family arts club, and Lego Therapy. Sports include swimming, cricket, gymnastics, dance, and forest schools. Trips visit Lea Green, Whitehall Education Centre, The Deep, Gulliver's Valley, Alton Towers, and Go Ape!
Getting in
The published school roll is 58 pupils against a stated capacity of 88. 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 bridge the gap between the 23.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Tansley Primary School
Overview
Tansley Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly and welcoming" community where pupils feel "safe and valued." Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), while fostering a respectful environment where bullying "hardly ever happens."
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a supportive atmosphere, taking on roles such as "school councillors" and participating in activities like "Welly Wednesdays."
- The curriculum in subjects like mathematics and science is well-organised, ensuring learning "builds on what they already know."
- Leaders prioritise reading, using a "new systematic approach to the teaching of phonics" and books that promote diversity.
- Pupils with SEND are supported well, with staff using "effective strategies" to help them learn alongside classmates.
- Staff receive positive support from leaders and governors, who hold leaders to account for the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some subjects," requiring leaders to complete reviews within an identified timescale.
- Pupils lack a "fully developed understanding of fundamental British values and other faiths and cultures," which leaders are reviewing.
- Some staff have not yet received training to deliver the new phonics approach "consistently," though training is planned.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "robust procedures" in place, appropriate staff training, and vigilant monitoring to keep pupils safe from harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 23% |
| 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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