Parwich Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Parwich Parwich Primary School Parwich Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1QJ |
| Phone | 01335390245 |
| Reference Number | 112604 |
Parwich Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance, providing a supportive and enriching environment for its pupils. Students express happiness at the school, noting the strong sense of community and care among peers and staff alike. The school enjoys strong parental support, with families appreciating the personalized attention given to their children's needs. The curriculum is effectively structured in many subjects, notably in reading and mathematics, ensuring that knowledge and skills are built progressively. However, there are areas for improvement regarding the ambition and clarity of the curriculum in modern foreign languages and design technology, as well as the assessment strategies used in these subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 21 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.14%
Girls: 42.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 10.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 2 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Unknown | 5 | 5 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 09 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 16 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show high levels of motivation and aspiration.
- Strong emphasis on reading with structured phonics sessions.
- A supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued.
- Staff are highly skilled at identifying and catering to individual pupil needs.
- Positive relationships between pupils and adults, especially in early years.
- Extracurricular activities are well attended and appreciated by students.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum requirements for modern foreign languages and design technology are not clearly defined.
- Inconsistent assessment systems to identify gaps in pupils' learning in certain subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Brassington Primary School
School Hill, Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4HB |
2.85 miles |
|
Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ashes Lane, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LD |
2.85 miles |
|
Kniveton CofE Primary School
Ostrich Lane, Kniveton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1JJ |
2.95 miles |
|
Biggin CofE Primary School
Main Street, Biggin, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0DQ |
3.5 miles |
|
Ilam Church of England Primary School
Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ |
3.89 miles |
|
Carsington and Hopton Primary School
Carsington, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DE |
4.23 miles |
|
Elton CofE Primary School
Main Street, Elton, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2BW |
4.59 miles |
|
Ashbourne Primary School
Cokayne Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EJ |
4.68 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
The Green Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EP |
4.54 miles |