The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 32%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ben O'Connell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Starkholmes Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle View Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
All Saints CofE Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
All Saints CofE Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Highfields School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Tansley Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Giles Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Giles Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Giles Church of England Primary School?
St Giles Church of England Primary School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Giles Church of England Primary School take?
St Giles Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Giles Church of England Primary School?
St Giles Church of England Primary School is in Matlock, DE4 3DD, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Giles Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Giles Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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