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Schools in Matlock

Matlock has 27 schools: 25 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 88% of the 26 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Highfields School has the highest Attainment 8 score (49.6 in 2026). Among primary schools, All Saints CofE Junior School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (86% in 2025).

  • 27 schools
  • 2 secondary
  • 25 primary

Matlock is in Derbyshire local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Matlock

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Highfields School Good 49.6 (2026) +0.05 (2024) 1,298
2 Anthony Gell School Good 46.7 (2026) +0.27 (2024) 776

Primary Schools in Matlock

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 All Saints CofE Junior School Strong standard 86% (2025) 218
2 Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good 80% (2025) 60
3 Middleton Community Primary School Needs attention 78% (2025) 93
4 Brassington Primary School Good 75% (2023) 53
5 Crich Carr CofE Primary School Good 75% (2024) 42
6 Lea Primary School Outstanding 74% (2025) 128
7 St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School Good 73% (2025) 89
8 Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School Good 70% (2025) 41
9 Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School Good 70% (2023) 46
10 Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School Outstanding 67% (2025) 68
11 Crich Junior School Good 65% (2025) 87
12 Darley Dale Primary School Good 63% (2025) 214
13 Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School Good 57% (2025) 38
14 Winster CofE Primary School Good 50% (2023) 4
15 South Darley CofE Primary School Good 44% (2025) 54
16 Wirksworth Junior School Good 44% (2025) 76
17 St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Good 37% (2025) 156
18 Castle View Primary School Good 33% (2025) 130
19 Cromford Church of England Primary School Good 29% (2025) 75
20 Tansley Primary School Needs attention 23% (2025) 58
21 Carsington and Hopton Primary School Good 22% (2024) 31
22 Elton CofE Primary School Requires Improvement 0% (2024) 13
23 All Saints CofE Infant School – – 142
24 Crich Church of England Infant School Good – 43
25 Wirksworth CofE Infant School Good – 47

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