The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 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
- 62
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 46.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Alexia Wyer (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Woodhouse Road, Rowsley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2ED
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School currently has 62 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School take?
Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School is in Matlock, DE4 2ED, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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