Parwich Primary School
30%
Capacity
21
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Parwich Primary School
Parwich Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Derbyshire Dales community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 21 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (30% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated Parwich Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Tomblin, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Parwich Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 5 applications for 4 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Parwich Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Forest School, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Swimming, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Film Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derbyshire Dales, Parwich Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Parwich, Parwich Primary School, Parwich, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Dales, DE6 1QJ |
| Headteacher | Fiona Tomblin |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 21 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.8% |
| School Capacity | 21 / 70 (30% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 May 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2013. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
5
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (80% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Parwich, Parwich Primary School, Parwich, Ashbourne
Derbyshire Dales, DE6 1QJ
Parwich, Parwich Primary School, Parwich, Ashbourne
Derbyshire Dales, DE6 1QJ
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