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Castle View Primary School

Derbyshire Dales, DE4 3DSPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
#12,771
of 13,686 nationally

About Castle View Primary School

Castle View Primary School in Derbyshire Dales is a smaller-than-average state primary, with 119 pupils against a capacity of 150. That spare capacity is notable given the school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 12 applications for just 5 places and a ratio of 2.4 applicants per spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 57.8%, which is significantly above the national average and suggests a catchment with higher-than-typical levels of disadvantage. The school serves children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site, and is led by headteacher Amie Wilton. Its religious character is listed as not applicable, so there is no faith-based admissions criteria. The combination of high FSM eligibility and oversubscription indicates a school that is popular locally despite — or perhaps because of — the challenges its intake brings.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Road, Matlock, Derbyshire Dales, DE4 3DS
HeadteacherAmie Wilton
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils119
Free School Meals (FSM)57.8%
School Capacity119 / 150 (79% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingDanceGymnasticsCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

After-school care

15:30-17:00

Source: castleviewmatlock.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle View Primary School

Castle View Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.