Bakewell CofE Infant School
23%
Capacity
27
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Bakewell CofE Infant School
Bakewell CofE Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Derbyshire Dales community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 27 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (23% of 120 places).
Ofsted has rated Bakewell CofE Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cath Lee, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Bakewell CofE Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 15 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bakewell CofE Infant School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Netball, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Chess, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derbyshire Dales, Bakewell CofE Infant School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bath Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire Dales, DE45 1BX |
| Headteacher | Cath Lee |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 27 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.3% |
| School Capacity | 27 / 120 (23% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
19
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (79% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bath Street, Bakewell
Derbyshire Dales, DE45 1BX
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