Which is the best primary school in Matlock?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, All Saints CofE Junior School ranks first of 16 ranked primary schools in Matlock, with 86% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Matlock ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Matlock?

16 primary schools in Matlock published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Matlock, ranked

The 16 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
All Saints CofE Junior School
Academy converter

19%

higher standard

86%

expected standard
2
Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
3
Middleton Community Primary School
Community school

28%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
4
Lea Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
5
St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
6
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
7
Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

33%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
8
Crich Junior School
Community school

5%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
9
Darley Dale Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
10
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
11
Wirksworth Junior School
Community school

4%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
12
South Darley CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
13
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

37%

expected standard
14
Castle View Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

33%

expected standard
15
Cromford Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

14%

higher standard

29%

expected standard
16
Tansley Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

23%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Matlock?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, All Saints CofE Junior School ranks first of 16 ranked primary schools in Matlock, with 86% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Matlock ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Matlock?: 16 primary schools in Matlock published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.