Elton CofE Primary School, Matlock
Elton CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Matlock. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Inadequate at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 19 schools in Matlock with published results, and 13,908th of 13,912 across England. It was 29% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Inadequate (2024)
- Capacity
- 29% full
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
Elton CofE Primary School in detail
Elton CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Elton we are proud of our school and all that it achieves. Our school maintains a balance between traditional values and an exciting, creative and stimulating curriculum. Elton C of E School is an inclusive school where every child is valued and nurtured. Every child is given the opportunity to thrive."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Elton CofE Primary School
Across Derbyshire, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
Admissions history and your chances at Elton CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Elton CofE Primary School are Winster CofE Primary School (1.5 miles, Good); Youlgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 50% reading, 25% maths); Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 89% maths); and South Darley CofE Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 56% maths).
Winster CofE Primary SchoolYoulgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary SchoolStanton-in-Peak CofE Primary SchoolSouth Darley CofE Primary School
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Elton CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (86%).
Who goes there
38.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (46.2%) received SEN support and 5 (38.5%) 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
Elton CofE Primary School had 2 teachers in 2026, one for every 7 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 Rowsley South (Peak Rail), about 3.2 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Duke Of York (opposite), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Elton CofE Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 21.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school has made positive improvements to education, introducing a well-sequenced curriculum and effective early reading programme. Pupils behave well, feel safe and happy, and benefit from good support for their individual needs. The school provides a welcoming environment where parents value how their children's needs are met.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum that clearly outlines the knowledge pupils are expected to learn
- Effective early reading programme with good support for pupils who fall behind
- Strong behaviour and attitudes, with pupils understanding expectations and showing maturity
- Effective safeguarding systems and safety measures
- Good personal development programme helping pupils become thoughtful and respectful young people
Areas for Improvement
- Writing programme not fully developed, particularly affecting pupils with SEND
- Not all staff have the depth of expertise needed to teach all subjects across the curriculum
- Systems to check the effectiveness of school improvements need further development
- Impact of curriculum changes on how well pupils remember information not yet fully evident
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with systems working well to keep pupils safe including when accessing the internet.
Extracurricular Activities
Weekly swimming lessons, musical instrument lessons, wildflower planting for environmental learning, sports events, community visits to shops
Elton CofE Primary School is a small school determined to improve, with renewed ambition shared by all staff. The curriculum is beginning to help pupils build knowledge and skills, though some recent changes are still taking root.
At a Glance
38.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
6.5
Avg class size
8.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Elton CofE Primary School
Parent Carer Autism Workshop
2 Oct 2026
September 2026 Newsletter
28 Sep 2026
FACE October timetable
18 Sep 2026
July Newsletter
30 Jul 2026
Our progress in PE at a glance
27 Jul 2026
Able Training Family Resources
27 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Elton CofE Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Derbyshire
Term dates
Elton CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Derbyshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Wednesday 22 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Thursday 6 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Monday 24 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Elton CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Elton CofE 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
Your chances of a place at Elton CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
29%
Available places
14 pupils
49 places
35 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.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
84.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
13
Total Pupils
9
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
6.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
School Funding
£17,214
Per pupil
£267k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
18.0%
Overall absence
23.1%
Persistent absence
13
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Elton CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Elton CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Elton CofE Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 33% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Elton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elton CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2024, it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Elton CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Elton CofE 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 Elton CofE Primary School?
Elton CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 29% of its 49 places.
How big are the classes at Elton CofE Primary School?
Classes at Elton CofE Primary School average 6.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Elton CofE Primary School?
Elton CofE Primary School has around 13 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Elton CofE Primary School?
18% of sessions were missed at Elton CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 23.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Elton CofE Primary School?
Apply through Derbyshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Elton CofE 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.
Does Elton CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Elton CofE Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
What are Elton CofE Primary School's term dates?
Elton CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Derbyshire. In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Wednesday 22 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Thursday 6 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Monday 24 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Elton CofE 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 Elton CofE Primary School?
Elton CofE Primary School is at Main Street, Elton, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2BW.
Sources: Derbyshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)