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St Giles Church of England Primary School

Derbyshire Dales, DE4 3DDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
27%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#13,365
of 13,686 nationally

About St Giles Church of England Primary School

St Giles Church of England Primary School in Derbyshire Dales is a small state primary that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 21 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.62. All 13 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is popular, it is not impossible to get into if you live nearby. The school has a nursery provision for children aged three and above, which can be a practical entry point for families. With 86 pupils on roll against a capacity of 140, there is some physical space, but the oversubscription suggests demand is strong relative to the number of Reception places available. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024 confirmed it remains Good, a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2018, when it was rated Requires Improvement. Leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness were all judged Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressStarkholmes Road, Matlock, Derbyshire Dales, DE4 3DD
HeadteacherBen O'Connell
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils86
Free School Meals (FSM)32.0%
School Capacity86 / 140 (61% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsSports HallSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumArt StudiosICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryGymnasticsRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingDrama

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: stgilesceprimarymatlock.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Giles Church of England Primary School

St Giles Church of England 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.