Kniveton CofE Primary School
URN: 112834 • Ashbourne DE6 1JJ
Overview
- Name
- Kniveton CofE Primary School
- URN
- 112834
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katy Popple (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01335342573
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kniveton, Ashbourne DE6 1JJ
Summary
Kniveton CofE Primary School is a small, voluntary controlled school located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 58 pupils and a capacity of 63. The school promotes a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where children are encouraged to develop independence, responsibility, and respect. Guided by Christian values, the school aims to foster lifelong learners who are curious and creative.
The curriculum at Kniveton incorporates outdoor learning experiences, taking advantage of the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Students participate in various activities, including trips to local attractions like Carsington Water and the Chatsworth Estate, enhancing their educational experience beyond the classroom. The school emphasizes the importance of strong relationships within the community, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all pupils.
Headteacher Mrs. K. Popple leads the school in its mission to inspire students to achieve their full potential. Kniveton CofE Primary School values community involvement, demonstrated through events like the Harvest Festival, which fosters connections between students, families, and local organisations.
The curriculum at Kniveton incorporates outdoor learning experiences, taking advantage of the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Students participate in various activities, including trips to local attractions like Carsington Water and the Chatsworth Estate, enhancing their educational experience beyond the classroom. The school emphasizes the importance of strong relationships within the community, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all pupils.
Headteacher Mrs. K. Popple leads the school in its mission to inspire students to achieve their full potential. Kniveton CofE Primary School values community involvement, demonstrated through events like the Harvest Festival, which fosters connections between students, families, and local organisations.
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 63
- Pupils
- 58
- Boys
- 30
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- 17.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 58 | 30 | 28 | 63 | 17.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 55 | 31 | 24 | 63 | 14.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 56 | 28 | 28 | 63 | 16.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 56 | 28 | 28 | 63 | 16.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 61 | 26 | 35 | 63 | 8.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 54 | 22 | 32 | 63 | 3.70 |
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