Best 3 Primary schools in Derbyshire Dales – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School (Primary) in Matlock; Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School (Primary) in Ashbourne; Litton CofE Primary School (Primary) in Buxton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School, Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School and Litton CofE Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school and voluntary aided school type located around Matlock, Derbyshire, Ashbourne, Derbyshire and Buxton, Derbyshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 150, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; all under Derbyshire local authority.

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Attribute	Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School DE4 2LX	Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School DE6 3LD	Litton CofE Primary School SK17 8QU
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2LX	Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 3LD	Buxton Derbyshire SK17 8QU
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Jun 2024	1 6 Nov 2017	1 28 May 2012
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	70	56	56
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Derbyshire (830)	Derbyshire (830)	Derbyshire (830)
Website	www.stantoninpeakschool.co.uk	www.kirkiretonprimary.co.uk	www.littonprimary.co.uk
Telephone	01629636301	01335370351	01298871449
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School

DE4 2LX

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 2LX
Ofsted: 1 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derbyshire (830)
Website: www.stantoninpeakschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01629636301

Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School

DE6 3LD

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 3LD
Ofsted: 1 6 Nov 2017
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derbyshire (830)
Website: www.kirkiretonprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01335370351

Litton CofE Primary School

SK17 8QU

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 8QU
Ofsted: 1 28 May 2012
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derbyshire (830)
Website: www.littonprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01298871449

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.