The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 36
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Peter Johnston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Carsington, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Carsington and Hopton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carsington and Hopton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carsington and Hopton Primary School?
Carsington and Hopton Primary School currently has 36 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carsington and Hopton Primary School take?
Carsington and Hopton Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carsington and Hopton Primary School?
Carsington and Hopton Primary School is in Matlock, DE4 4DE, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carsington and Hopton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carsington and Hopton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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