Is Bakewell Methodist Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 14 September 2021. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 253rd of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bakewell Methodist Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 59% of pupils at Bakewell Methodist Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bakewell Methodist Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Bakewell Methodist Academy 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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Bakewell Methodist Academy

Stoney Close, Bakewell, DE45 1FR

Local ranking253rd of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

150

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 September 2021.

Continues from Bakewell Methodist Junior School (URN 112870) since 30 November 2023. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 59.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 59.0%
Writing (Expected): 68.0%
Maths (Expected): 68.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 68.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 22

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 55
Boys: 20 (51%)
Girls: 19 (49%)
Capacity: 150 (26% full)
SEND: 23.6%
FSM Eligible: 45.5%
EAL: 9.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 20.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 2.9
Budget per Pupil: £8,418/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.5%
White Other: 7.3%
Mixed Other: 3.6%
Asian Indian: 1.8%
Asian Other: 1.8%

85.5%

White British

7.3%

White Other

3.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01629812389

Info@bma.epworthtrust.org.uk

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Stoney Close

Bakewell, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 150292
UKPRN: 10093653
Establishment No.: 2096
Trust: EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST

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