Brassington Primary School
URN: 112515 • Matlock DE4 4HB
Overview
- Name
- Brassington Primary School
- URN
- 112515
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Johnston (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01629540212
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Hill, Matlock DE4 4HB
Summary
Brassington Primary School is a mixed community school located in the picturesque village of Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire. With a current enrolment of 60 pupils and a capacity of 70, the school prides itself on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where every child is valued. The school’s ethos centres around promoting respect, kindness, and the celebration of diversity, aiming to nurture both academic and social potential in all students.
The curriculum at Brassington Primary is designed to be broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. Students benefit from forest school sessions led by trained specialists, allowing them to engage with their natural environment in hands-on ways. The school is committed to high educational standards and provides various support services, including special educational needs (SEND) provisions and after-school clubs.
Under the leadership of Head of School Laura Duncker-Brown, Brassington Primary School continues to build on its reputation for excellence in education. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to experience its vibrant learning environment firsthand. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Brassington Primary is designed to be broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. Students benefit from forest school sessions led by trained specialists, allowing them to engage with their natural environment in hands-on ways. The school is committed to high educational standards and provides various support services, including special educational needs (SEND) provisions and after-school clubs.
Under the leadership of Head of School Laura Duncker-Brown, Brassington Primary School continues to build on its reputation for excellence in education. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to experience its vibrant learning environment firsthand. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Sports Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Lea Primary School (72.9)
- Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School (69.1)
- Crich Junior School (64.8)
- All Saints CofE Junior School (64.5)
- Matlock All Saints Infants' School (64.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 60
- Boys
- 40
- Girls
- 20
- FSM %
- 25.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 70 | 25.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 50 | 28 | 22 | 70 | 22.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 53 | 31 | 22 | 70 | 15.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 53 | 31 | 22 | 70 | 15.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 49 | 27 | 22 | 70 | 18.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 51 | 26 | 25 | 70 | 9.80 |
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