Schools in Matlock
27 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Gell School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Highfields School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (25)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Junior School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 7–11 | — |
| Lea Primary School Community school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Brassington Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Carsington and Hopton Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Crich Church of England Infant School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cromford Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Darley Dale Primary School Community school | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Middleton Community Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| South Darley CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tansley Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Winster CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wirksworth CofE Infant School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wirksworth Junior School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| All Saints CofE Infant School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Castle View Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Crich Carr CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Crich Junior School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 7–11 | — |
| Elton CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.