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Elton CofE Primary School

Derbyshire Dales, DE4 2BWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
0%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#13,670
of 13,686 nationally

About Elton CofE Primary School

Elton CofE Primary School is a tiny Church of England primary in the Derbyshire Dales, with just 14 pupils on roll against a capacity of 46. It sits within the Derbyshire local authority, where it ranks 248th out of 353 primary schools of the same type. The top-performing peers in the area are Wessington Primary School, Redhill Primary School, and Longford CofE Primary School, all of which achieved the maximum ranking score. For families prioritising a school with a strong local reputation, the nearest outstanding-rated alternative is Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School, 3.9 kilometres away. Elton’s own most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, judged the school as Requires Improvement overall, though inspectors did not issue a final effectiveness grade. The school has shown some progress since its previous inspection in May 2024, when it was rated Inadequate across all areas.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMain Street, Matlock, Derbyshire Dales, DE4 2BW
HeadteacherOona Gilbertson
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils14
Free School Meals (FSM)42.9%
School Capacity14 / 46 (30% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

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

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosPlaying FieldsGymnasiumForest SchoolDining HallLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisFootballCross CountryAthleticsNetballCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChoirBook ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:15-16:30

Source: elton.derbyshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elton CofE Primary School

Elton CofE Primary School 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.