Pilsley CofE Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Pilsley Village
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1UF
Phone 01246583203
Reference Number 112891

Pilsley Church of England Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining a good standard of education since its last inspection. Pupils enjoy a supportive and friendly environment where they feel safe and valued. The curriculum has been revamped to foster connections across subjects, enhancing students' knowledge retention. The school places a strong emphasis on reading and mathematics, ensuring students receive adequate support, particularly those with special educational needs. Parents express satisfaction with the nurturing approach, indicating the school's commitment to overall student well-being.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 70
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 48.57%
Girls: 51.43%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 12.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 2.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 20.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 2 3 5
2 2 4 6
3 6 4 10
4 9 6 15
5 2 5 7
6 5 5 10

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 88.6%
White, Other 8.6%
White & Asian 1.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 27 Apr 2022
Date Report
27 Apr 2022 School inspection
21 Mar 2017 Short inspection
10 Jul 2012 Full inspection:
08 Jun 2009 Full inspection:
19 Oct 2007 Curriculum and development visit
11 Jul 2006 Full inspection:
01 Nov 1999 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils feel happy and safe in a supportive environment.
  • The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, encouraging cross-subject connections.
  • Strong emphasis on reading and mathematics with effective early intervention.
  • Support for pupils with special educational needs is well provided.
  • Leaders prioritize mental health and emotional well-being.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some foundation subjects lack detailed breakdown of key knowledge, risking gaps in learning.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 80%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 10%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105
Maths 106

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 3.2
Writing 3
Maths 1.6

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Average Scaled Score

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Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 3 0
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

Previous Years

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Name Distance
St Anne's CofE Primary School
School Lane, Baslow, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1RZ
1.24 miles
Bakewell CofE Infant School
Bath Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1BX
2.04 miles
Curbar Primary School
Calver Bridge, Calver, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 3XA
2.17 miles
St Anselm's School
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2.17 miles
Bakewell Methodist Academy
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2.51 miles
Longstone CofE Primary School
The Cross, Main Street, Great Longstone, Derbyshire, DE45 1TZ
2.64 miles
Stoney Middleton CofE (C) Primary School
High Street, Stoney Middleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 4TL
2.89 miles
Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Woodhouse Road, Rowsley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2ED
3.36 miles
Eyam CofE Primary School
Church Street, Eyam, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 5QH
3.67 miles
Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School
School Lane, Stanton-in-the-Peak, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LX
4.07 miles
Grindleford Primary School
Sir William Hill, Grindleford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 2HS
4.23 miles
Youlgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary School
Alport Lane, Youlgrave, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1WN
4.41 miles
Wigley Primary School
Wigley, Old Brampton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7JJ
4.59 miles
Name Distance
Lady Manners School
Shutts Lane, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JA
2.67 miles
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