Matlock primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. 21% achieve the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School, Crich Carr CofE Primary School, and All Saints CofE Junior School are among the highest-performing options, 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 82%. With 25 schools serving the Matlock area, families benefit from a mix of market town and village settings with strong community foundations. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Brassington Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Carsington and Hopton Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Crich Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Crich Church of England Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Cromford Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Darley Dale Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | All Saints CofE Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Elton CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.3/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | All Saints CofE Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Lea Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Matlock | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #15 | Castle View Primary School, Matlock | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Middleton Community Primary School, Matlock | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | South Darley CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 9.6/10Elite |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | St Giles Church of England Primary School, Matlock | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Tansley Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Crich Carr CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Winster CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Wirksworth Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Wirksworth CofE Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
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