Carsington and Hopton Primary School
URN: 112878 • Matlock DE4 4DE
Overview
- Name
- Carsington and Hopton Primary School
- URN
- 112878
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Johnston (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01629540206
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Carsington, Matlock DE4 4DE
Summary
Carsington and Hopton Primary School is a small, voluntary aided Church of England school located in Matlock, Derbyshire. With a current enrolment of 36 pupils and a capacity of 49, the school promotes a close-knit community atmosphere where each child is valued. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, “Work hard and be kind,” fostering a supportive environment for learning and personal growth.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to help children achieve their academic potential while also developing essential skills such as confidence, independence, and a passion for learning. This holistic approach prepares students for their transition to secondary education, ensuring they are well-equipped for future challenges.
Carsington and Hopton Primary is proud to be part of The Village Federation and collaborates with other local schools to enhance educational opportunities. The school prioritises safeguarding and provides various support services, ensuring the well-being of all students within a nurturing environment. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to help children achieve their academic potential while also developing essential skills such as confidence, independence, and a passion for learning. This holistic approach prepares students for their transition to secondary education, ensuring they are well-equipped for future challenges.
Carsington and Hopton Primary is proud to be part of The Village Federation and collaborates with other local schools to enhance educational opportunities. The school prioritises safeguarding and provides various support services, ensuring the well-being of all students within a nurturing environment. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Click Here (governance)
- Click Here (other)
- 'Policies' (other)
- Click Here (other)
- Click Here (other)
- Derbyshire Safeguarding Website (other)
- NSPCC (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (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
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 49
- Pupils
- 36
- Boys
- 18
- Girls
- 18
- FSM %
- 22.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 49 | 22.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 49 | 16.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 49 | 14.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 49 | 14.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 49 | 3.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 49 | 9.10 |
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