Carsington and Hopton Primary School, Matlock
Carsington and Hopton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Matlock. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 17th-highest of the 19 schools in Matlock with published results, and 12,989th of 13,912 across England. It was 80% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Derbyshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Carsington and Hopton Primary School in detail
Carsington and Hopton Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Opening our eyes to find meaningful happiness - learning, achieving and growing together as a family Hello and welcome to Carsington and Hopton Church of England Primary School! We are a small, happy village school in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales. Our school is a place of warmth and care, where we, 'Work hard and be kind!'"
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2024, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Carsington and Hopton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 33% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Derbyshire and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Carsington and Hopton Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 2 families put Carsington and Hopton Primary School as their first choice and 4 named it as one of their preferences, for 2 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Carsington and Hopton Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Carsington and Hopton Primary School are Brassington Primary School (1.4 miles, Good); Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School (2.1 miles, Outstanding); Middleton Community Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 94% maths); and Wirksworth CofE Infant School (2.3 miles, Good).
Brassington Primary SchoolKirk Ireton C of E Primary SchoolMiddleton Community Primary SchoolWirksworth CofE Infant School
Who goes there
12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (94%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 2 pupils (6.5%) received SEN support and 4 (12.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Staffing
Carsington and Hopton Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 6 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wirksworth (Ecclesbourne Valley Railway), about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Main Street (w-bound), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).
Suspensions and exclusions
Carsington and Hopton Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2014 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
12.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
15.5
Avg class size
23.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Carsington and Hopton Primary School
Term dates
Carsington and Hopton Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Derbyshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Carsington and Hopton Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Carsington and Hopton Primary School is in Derbyshire; for families living there:
- Derbyshire's school travel policy: Home to school transport policy 2026 to 2027 - 465KB
- How to apply: Apply for home to school transport assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
33 pupils
41 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Matlock
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Matlock
Across Derbyshire council
Places available
9,875
Applications
7,189
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across Derbyshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
19.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
31
Total Pupils
17
Boys
14
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
5.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,407
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£10,176
Per pupil
£397k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
10.0%
Persistent absence
30
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Carsington and Hopton Primary School
What are SATs results like at Carsington and Hopton Primary School?
Of the pupils at Carsington and Hopton Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 33% did so in maths.
What is Carsington and Hopton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carsington and Hopton Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Carsington and Hopton Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Carsington and Hopton Primary School is oversubscribed, Derbyshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Carsington and Hopton Primary School?
Carsington and Hopton Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 80% of its 41 places.
How big are the classes at Carsington and Hopton Primary School?
Classes at Carsington and Hopton Primary School average 15.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Carsington and Hopton Primary School?
Carsington and Hopton Primary School has around 31 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Carsington and Hopton Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Carsington and Hopton Primary School in 2024/25. 10% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Carsington and Hopton Primary School?
Apply through Derbyshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Carsington and Hopton Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Carsington and Hopton Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Carsington and Hopton Primary School?
Carsington and Hopton Primary School is at Carsington, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)