Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School, Matlock
Stanton-in-Peak 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 Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 16 schools in Matlock with published results, and 1,876th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Derbyshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School in detail
Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We are a busy and friendly Christian school, with lots going on."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a Church of England primary school who provide all children aged 4-11 with a broad, balanced and creative curriculum where all children are given a chance to shine. We take our core Christian Values from the teachings of the bible and use these to help our pupils flourish. Thank you for showing an interest in our school."
The school runs after-school care, from £6.50 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Derbyshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 90% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School as their first choice and 15 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 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 Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School are Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 90% maths); Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Youlgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 50% reading, 25% maths); and Winster CofE Primary School (2.3 miles, Good).
Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolDarley Churchtown Church of England Primary SchoolYoulgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary SchoolWinster CofE Primary School
Who goes there
14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 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 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Flying Childers (opposite), 100 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
Stanton-in-Peak CofE 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
Rated Good for
Early years.
At a Glance
14.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 70% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 70% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.0
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
19.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Stanton-in-Peak 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
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You apply to the council where you live. Stanton-in-Peak 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)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
97%
Near capacity
68 pupils
70 places
2 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(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
13.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
68
Total Pupils
35
Boys
33
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
13.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,066
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,060
Per pupil
£515k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
6.9%
Persistent absence
58
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stanton-in-Peak 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 Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School?
Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School?
Classes at Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School average 17 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School?
Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School has around 68 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 6.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School?
Apply through Derbyshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Stanton-in-Peak 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.
What are Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School's term dates?
Stanton-in-Peak 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 Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School?
Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School is at School Lane, Stanton-in-the-Peak, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LX.
Sources: Derbyshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)