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Bakewell CofE Infant School

Academy converter · Bakewell · DE45 1BX

Ages 5–7 · 36 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

3.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-06-21

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)4.5%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
2.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
22

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill30%

36 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
36
Boys / girls
16 / 20
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
36 / 120 (30%)
Free school meals
36.1%
FSM pupils
13
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Derby
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Cath Lee

Location

Address
Bath Street
Postcode
DE45 1BX
Town
Bakewell
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Derbyshire Dales
Constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–7, in Bakewell, Derbyshire, 36 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 36.1%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Derby.

Open schools in Bakewell
8
Primary schools in Bakewell
6
Academies among open schools in Bakewell
25% (2)
Open schools in DE45
9
Primary in DE45
7
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Primary in Derbyshire LA
354

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BakewellNear DE45

  • Bakewell Methodist Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bakewell · DE45 1FR · Derbyshire

    Ages 7–11

    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM53.8%

    0.6 miles away

  • Pilsley CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Bakewell · DE45 1UF · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS292%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM13.1%

    2.0 miles away

  • Longstone CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Great Longstone · DE45 1TZ · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM8.5%

    2.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Cath Lee
Telephone
01629812322
Website
https://www.bakewellinfantschool.com/

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