All Saints CofE Junior School, Matlock

Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 711

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~829m)Possible (~1.2km)Unlikely (~1.5km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Ben O'Connell
Pupils:218 / 240 capacity
LA:Derbyshire
Phone:01629582913
Address:Hurds Hollow, Matlock, DE4 3LA
Trust:DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2017

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 5 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Strong Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Inspected 14 April 2026View full report
URN:144067
UKPRN:10063079
Diocese:Diocese of Derby
Constituency:Derbyshire Dales
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

All Saints CofE Junior School excels at creating a happy, inclusive community where every child feels they belong and can succeed. Teachers are skilled at explaining concepts clearly and adapting teaching to suit each pupil's needs, so all children make excellent progress regardless of their starting point. The school offers a rich range of experiences including music tuition, sporting competitions, trips to visit different faiths and cultures, and a variety of clubs to develop pupils' talents and interests.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve consistently better than national averages, with disadvantaged pupils outperforming their peers nationally
  • Calm, orderly classrooms with excellent behaviour and attendance rates well above national average
  • Ambitious, creative curriculum that builds knowledge securely across all subjects
  • Excellent inclusive practice ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, make good progress
  • Strong leadership and governance with high expectations for all pupils

Areas for Improvement

  • Leaders should continue to refine and strengthen the curriculum and wider school offer to achieve transformational impact for all pupils

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Music lessons (multiple instruments), sporting competitions, craft club, film club, Glee club, Tai Chi, residentials, countryside trips, cathedral and mosque visits

All Saints CofE Junior School is a high-performing school where pupils achieve very well, consistently exceeding national averages. The school creates a happy, inclusive environment where all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs, thrive and are well-prepared for secondary school.

At a Glance

14.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+3ppMaths-3ppWriting+8pp

Reading has remained stable at around 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 90%. Writing has improved from 80% to 88%.

Class Sizes

27.4

Avg class size

27.4

KS2

8

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

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Getting There

Train Stations

Matlock Rail Station
925m · 15 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Matlock (Peak Rail) (Entrance)
904m · 15 min walk

Bus Stops

Farley Hill (Opp)
96m · 2 min walk
Laburnum Inn (Opp)
225m · 4 min walk
Drabbles Road (Adj)
248m · 4 min walk
Dimple Mill (opp)
474m · 8 min walk
Old Post Office (opp)
499m · 8 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

91%

Near capacity

218 pupils

240 capacity

22 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Matlock

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,071
Projected new pupils:268

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Matlock

Admissions Demand - Derbyshire

Low demand0.73x oversubscription

Places available

9,886

Applications

7,225

Got 1st preference

96.4%

Got preferred school

99.2%

Primary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(4)

14 April 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
15 September 2021
6 April 2017

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

2.7071%

Overall absence

1.36986%

Persistent absence

219

Enrolments

Authorised2.32697%
Unauthorised0.38014%
Persistent (10%+)1.36986%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.24065%
18/19
1.69357%
20/21
4.76103%
21/22
3.24906%
22/23
3.19537%
23/24
2.7071%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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