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Bakewell Methodist Academy

Derbyshire Dales, DE45 1FRPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Sep 2021
KS2 Results
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About Bakewell Methodist Academy

Bakewell Methodist Academy, a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11 in the Derbyshire Dales, received a Requires Improvement rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021. This is the same overall rating the school held in its previous graded inspection in 2018, meaning there has been no change in its headline judgement. However, the breakdown from the 2021 inspection tells a more nuanced story. While leadership and management, and the quality of education, were both judged to require improvement, inspectors rated personal development and behaviour and attitudes as Good. This suggests that while academic delivery needs work, the school’s environment and pastoral care are stronger. With only 55 pupils on roll against a capacity of 150, the school is significantly under-subscribed, and 45.5% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterMethodist
AddressStoney Close, Bakewell, Derbyshire Dales, DE45 1FR
HeadteacherSarah Elizabeth Owens
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils55
Free School Meals (FSM)45.5%
School Capacity55 / 150 (37% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 14 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsFootballNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingArt ClubGardeningChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bakewell Methodist Academy

Bakewell Methodist Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.