Brassington Primary School, Matlock

From the headteacher's welcome: "Opening our eyes to find meaningful happiness - learning, achieving and growing together as a family We believe our school is a special place and we would encourage you to come and visit us so you can see our school in action. Our village school lies at the heart of the community, nestled in the Derbyshire hills."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £4 per session.

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Brassington Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Brassington Primary School are Carsington and Hopton Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 33% maths); Kniveton CofE Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths); Parwich Primary School (2.8 miles, Good); and Middleton Community Primary School (3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 94% maths).

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Brassington Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Brassington Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (opposite), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).

Brassington Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.