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Schools in DE4 postcode district

Schools in postcode district DE4. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider DE4 area.

Covers: Bonsall, Brassington, Carsington, Crich, Cromford, Darley Dale, Dethick, Elton, Hackney, Highfields, and 14 more areas

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of DE4. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

27state-funded schools in DE4, Derbyshire

  • 25Primary
  • 2Secondary
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. DE4 covers the schools and averages on this page. Derbyshire Dales is the whole council area for census figures, which may not match your street. Estimated crime uses that council's population but is scaled by deprivation near schools in DE4, so it can differ from other districts in the same council. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for DE4

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in DE4, each shown separately. Estimated crime is scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district. Deprivation and school inspections also relate to this district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • CrimeLikely below England average80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · ~last 12 monthsIndicative for DE4 (deprivation near schools here; uses Derbyshire Dales population)
  • Deprivation near schoolsSlightly less deprived than average for EnglandIMD band 7 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in DE4
  • School inspectionsGenerally Good11 of 11 graded Good or Outstanding (27 schools in DE4)Schools in postcode district DE4

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with DE4 and Derbyshire Dales.

More local context

House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district, in addition to the snapshot above.

  • Typical house prices£344,946 (+2% year on year)Postcode district DE4 (where available)
  • Flood riskLowPostcode district DE4
  • BroadbandSuperfast available (93%+ premises, 30+ Mbps)Postcode district DE4

Postcode district DE4

Schools and other averages for postcode district DE4. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
27 (25 primary, 2 secondary)
Average attendance
96.1%
Average free school meals
24.5%
Average SEN
21.1%
Average EAL
1.6%
Deprivation around local schools
Slightly less deprived than average for England
Average house price
£344,946 (+2% year on year)
Flood risk
Low
Broadband
Superfast available (93%+ premises, 30+ Mbps)
Green space
Moderate – some green space within reach
Council tax
Typical band D

Wider area: Derbyshire Dales

Census and crime for the whole of Derbyshire Dales (the local council within Derbyshire). These figures are council-wide and are not broken down to your village or street.

Population
71,536
Households
30,981
Aged under 18
16.8%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
55.2%
Aged 65+
28.0%
Ethnicity
White 98%, Mixed 1%, Asian 1%
Crimes (estimated)
5,744
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
80.3Below national average

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked Sept 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Derbyshire Dales. Crime figures are rough estimates for DE4: national rates scaled by deprivation near schools here (using Derbyshire Dales population), not police records for your street. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 27 schools in postcode district DE4 (17 within your 3 mile list filter — others are faded). Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in
  • Faded pins = outside your distance filter

How far from the DE4 centre?

Distances are from the centre of DE4, not your door. Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in DE4 are included. Add your full home postcode above for distances from your address (and to search neighbouring districts).

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3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every DE4 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In DE4, 12 of 27 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use DE4 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 26 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 4 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

Browse local schools

Showing schools within 3 miles of DE4 centre

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  • Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School

    Church Street, Bonsall, Matlock DE4 2AE

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.5 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    38
    Free school meals
    15.8%
    SEN
    23.1%
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    96.2%
    Persistent absence
    5%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    57% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School

    14 Clifton Road, Matlock Bath, Matlock DE4 3PW

    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.6 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    46
    Free school meals
    21.7%
    SEN
    20.5%
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    96.2%
    Persistent absence
    5.7%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    70% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School

    Starkholmes Road, Matlock DE4 3DD

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.9 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    89
    Free school meals
    35%
    SEN
    15.1%
    EAL
    1.2%
    Attendance
    96.4%
    Persistent absence
    3.2%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    73% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Cromford Church of England Primary School

    North Street, Cromford, Matlock DE4 3RG

    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.2 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    75
    Free school meals
    29.3%
    SEN
    23.2%
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    95.3%
    Persistent absence
    13%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    29% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • All Saints CofE Infant School

    Dimple Road, Matlock DE4 3HX

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–7
    Trust
    DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    1.5 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    178
    Free school meals
    3.4%
    SEN
    9.3%
    EAL
    1.4%
    Attendance
    96%
    Persistent absence
    7.5%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
    Visit school website

  • Castle View Primary School

    School Road, Matlock DE4 3DS

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Apr 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.6 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    148
    Free school meals
    42.1%
    SEN
    20.2%
    EAL
    6.7%
    Attendance
    95.5%
    Persistent absence
    15.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    33% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • All Saints CofE Junior School

    Hurds Hollow, Matlock DE4 3LA

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    7–11
    Trust
    DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Latest visit (Jun 2026): renewed Ofsted format (no single overall grade) — inclusion, curriculum and teaching, achievement, attendance and behaviour, personal development and wellbeing and leadership and governance strong standard. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.6 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    238
    Free school meals
    5%
    SEN
    11%
    EAL
    2.7%
    Attendance
    96.7%
    Persistent absence
    5.5%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    86% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy

    Chesterfield Road, Matlock DE4 3FT

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    1.8 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    156
    Free school meals
    57.7%
    SEN
    23.1%
    EAL
    3.2%
    Attendance
    96.4%
    Persistent absence
    9.8%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    37% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Middleton Community Primary School

    Main Street, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, Matlock DE4 4LQ

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Latest visit (Apr 2026): renewed Ofsted format (no single overall grade) — attendance and behaviour needs attention; curriculum and teaching, achievement and leadership and governance expected standard; inclusion, personal development and wellbeing and early years strong standard. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.8 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    93
    Free school meals
    29%
    SEN
    26%
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    95.5%
    Persistent absence
    12.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    78% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • South Darley CofE Primary School

    Cross Green, Matlock DE4 2JT

    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Age range
    5–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    2.2 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    54
    Free school meals
    20.4%
    SEN
    7.1%
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    97.2%
    Persistent absence
    2%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    44% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Lea Primary School

    Church Street, Lea, Matlock DE4 5JP

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Outstanding
    View on Ofsted

    2.3 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    128
    Free school meals
    7.8%
    SEN
    6.6%
    EAL
    2.2%
    Attendance
    97.2%
    Persistent absence
    1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    74% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Tansley Primary School

    Gold Hill, Tansley, Matlock DE4 5FG

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    2–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    2.4 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    58
    Free school meals
    17.2%
    SEN
    15.6%
    EAL
    3.9%
    Attendance
    97%
    Persistent absence
    1.4%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    23% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Darley Dale Primary School

    Greenaway Lane, Hackney, Matlock DE4 2QB

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    2.5 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    214
    Free school meals
    22.4%
    SEN
    15.2%
    EAL
    2.5%
    Attendance
    96.9%
    Persistent absence
    4.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    63% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Wirksworth CofE Infant School

    Greenway Croft, North End, Matlock DE4 4FG

    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Age range
    5–7
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    2.7 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    47
    Free school meals
    21.3%
    SEN
    12.1%
    EAL
    1.7%
    Attendance
    96.4%
    Persistent absence
    12.5%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
    Visit school website

  • Wirksworth Junior School

    Wash Green, Wirksworth, Matlock DE4 4FD

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    7–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    2.8 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    76
    Free school meals
    30.3%
    SEN
    19.8%
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    95.7%
    Persistent absence
    8.4%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    44% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Winster CofE Primary School

    Wensley Road, Winster, Matlock DE4 2DH

    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    2.9 milesstraight-line from DE4 centre

    Pupils
    4
    Free school meals
    50%
    SEN
    42.9%
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    94%
    Persistent absence
    17.2%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    50% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

Common questions about schools in DE4

How many schools are in the DE4 postcode district?
We list 27 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with DE4: 25 primary, 2 secondary.
What areas does DE4 cover?
Postcode district DE4 spans Bonsall, Brassington, Carsington, Crich, Cromford, Darley Dale, Dethick, Elton, Hackney, Highfields, Lea, Matlock Bath, and 12 more areas. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in DE4?
Among state-funded schools on this page: 2 Outstanding, 9 Good, and 15 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is school attendance like in DE4?
Across state-funded schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 96.1% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are DE4 schools hard to get into?
Of state-funded schools with an admissions label here: 12 usually oversubscribed, 10 often have places, 5 about average. This is a guide only — check your council’s admissions booklet.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for DE4 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published Ofsted overall grade and date where we have them, plus a link to the Ofsted reports site. Fee-paying association independent schools are usually inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) instead: we link to ISI reports and do not invent an Ofsted-style grade. Non-association independents inspected by Ofsted show the same Ofsted grades and report link when published in Ofsted’s open management information.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Estimated crime (national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district), deprivation near those schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools here. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
More local context
House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district where we have them, alongside the snapshot.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them. Street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary. Check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability. Check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area. Your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area, not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough estimate: national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district (using council population). Not police records for your street. Rates can differ between districts in the same council.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.