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Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School

Derbyshire Dales, DE4 2AEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#919 of 13,686 nationally

About Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School

Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School is a small Church of England primary in the Derbyshire Dales, with just 39 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105. That means the school is operating at well under half its potential size, which is striking for a village school in a popular area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.3%, slightly below the national average for primary schools. Despite the small numbers, demand is healthy: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 10 applications for 8 places, making it officially oversubscribed. All 8 first-preference applicants were offered a place, giving a first-preference fill rate of 100%. The oversubscription ratio of 1.25 suggests a modest but real level of competition, likely driven by the school’s strong local reputation rather than sheer capacity pressure.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Matlock, Derbyshire Dales, DE4 2AE
HeadteacherRebecca Smart
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils39
Free School Meals (FSM)10.3%
School Capacity39 / 105 (37% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisFootballCross CountryCricketAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirBook ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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