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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 142827

St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Matlock · DE4 3FT

Ages 3–11 · 156 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

53%

Overall absence

5.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2019-09-17

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

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)53%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
100.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.4%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
4.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
112

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 fill65%

156 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
156
Boys / girls
77 / 79
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
156 / 240 (65%)
Free school meals
57.7%
FSM pupils
71
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Religious ethos
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Nottingham
Governance
Academy trust: ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Ellis

Location

Address
Chesterfield Road
Postcode
DE4 3FT
Town
Matlock
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Derbyshire Dales
Constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Matlock, Derbyshire, 156 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 57.7%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Nottingham.

Open schools in Matlock
27
Primary schools in Matlock
25
Academies among open schools in Matlock
30% (8)
Open schools in DE4
27
Primary in DE4
25
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 MatlockNear DE4

  • Castle View Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 3DS · Derbyshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS220%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM57.7%

    0.1 miles away

  • All Saints CofE Infant School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Matlock · DE4 3HX · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM4.9%

    0.6 miles away

  • All Saints CofE Junior School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 3LA · Derbyshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM14.2%

    0.9 miles away

  • Tansley Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 5FG · Derbyshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM17.2%

    1.2 miles away

  • Darley Dale Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 2QB · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM22.4%

    2.0 miles away

  • Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 2AE · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS240%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM15.8%

    2.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Ellis
Telephone
01629583616
Website
stjosephsmatlock.srscmat.co.uk

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