The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 39
- Capacity
- 37%
- FSM
- 10.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Smart (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
September 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Bonsall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2AE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School?
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School currently has 39 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School take?
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School?
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School is in Matlock, DE4 2AE, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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