Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School
About Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School
Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School is a small Church of England primary in High Peak, Derbyshire, with 117 pupils against a capacity of 120 — so it’s running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 22.1%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average economic need. Demand is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 19 applications for 15 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.27, and all 14 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That’s a healthy signal that local families rate the school, though it’s not so oversubscribed that getting in feels like a lottery. With nursery provision on site, it also caters to children from age three, which can be a practical draw for working parents in the area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2023Latest monitoring visit (2 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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