St Giles Church of England Primary School
61%
Capacity
86
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Giles Church of England Primary School
St Giles Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Derbyshire Dales community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 86 pupils on roll, operating at 61% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Giles Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ben O'Connell, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13365th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 35 in Derbyshire Dales.
St Giles Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 13 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Giles Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derbyshire Dales, St Giles Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Starkholmes Road, Matlock, Derbyshire Dales, DE4 3DD |
| Headteacher | Ben O'Connell |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 86 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.0% |
| School Capacity | 86 / 140 (61% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (27%)
13365th of 13,686
Nationally
1310th of 1,353
In East Midlands
31st of 35
In Derbyshire Dales
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
27%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
27%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
21
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Starkholmes Road, Matlock
Derbyshire Dales, DE4 3DD
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