The short version
Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 35 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
23% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 8 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 3 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 14
- Capacity
- 30%
- FSM
- 42.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Oona Gilbertson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
January 2025 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
May 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Street, Elton, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2BW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Elton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elton CofE Primary School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elton CofE Primary School?
Elton CofE Primary School currently has 14 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elton CofE Primary School take?
Elton CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elton CofE Primary School?
Elton CofE Primary School is in Matlock, DE4 2BW, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elton CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elton CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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