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Winster CofE Primary School

Matlock, DE4 2DH · Derbyshire · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2022 Inspected 4 years ago Mixed Primary Church of England
2.8/10 Below average

204th 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 — 1.8/10 against 1,144 of them, against 1.6/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2022/23 50.0 · 19 41% 0.77
Ofsted 52 34% 1.77
Higher standard (RWM) 2022/23 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.

Winster CofE Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2022/23, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 62%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.

Getting in

The published school roll is 4 pupils against a stated capacity of 49. 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.

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What Ofsted said about Winster CofE Primary School

Inspection report dated 17 June 2022

Overview

Winster C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive within a nurturing ethos and positive relationships. The inspection confirms that pupils develop as well-rounded individuals, supported by strong staff knowledge and a curriculum that is largely well-planned, though some subjects are still being refined.

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning," listening attentively and conducting themselves sensibly.
  • Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" in mathematics, effectively checking understanding to help pupils improve.
  • Leaders understand the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "very well," ensuring they access the full curriculum.
  • The school promotes wider development through activities like field trips and weekly awards assemblies celebrating kindness and helpfulness.
  • Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders ensuring "the door is always open" for concerns.

Areas to improve

  • The curriculum in music, French, and physical education is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced, hindering delivery compared to other subjects.
  • Subject leadership across the federation is currently inconsistent, with some leaders lacking experience and some subjects temporarily led by the executive headteacher.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders acting "quickly and tenaciously" to ensure pupils are safe and staff feeling confident in handling concerns.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
50%
2022/23
Higher standard
0%
2022/23
Demand
×1.0
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
50%
vs 25% across England

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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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