Is St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 172nd of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Q: What are St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Starkholmes Road, Matlock, DE4 3DD

Local ranking172nd of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 87.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 86
Boys: 45 (51%)
Girls: 44 (49%)
Capacity: 140 (64% full)
SEND: 15.1%
FSM Eligible: 32.0%
EAL: 1.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 12.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.9
Budget per Pupil: £23,801/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.5%
White Other: 2.3%

94.2%

White British

3.5%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

2.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

0162956813

enquiries@st-giles-matlock.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Starkholmes Road

Matlock, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 141674
UKPRN: 10048246
Establishment No.: 2014
Trust: DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST

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