Hurds Hollow, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3LA
10 reasons to choose All Saints Church of England Junior School, Matlock
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All Saints Church of England Junior School, Matlock has a Schoolsmith Score® of 68. It is one of the best state primary schools in Matlock and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
School fundamentals
All Saints Church of England Junior School, Matlock is a state junior school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 7 and 11 years. It is a Church of England academy converter faith school. The school is one of the 33 members of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2021) inspection.
Average class size
All Saints Church of England Junior School, Matlock has two classes per year, and an average class size of 28 pupils.
Exam results and leavers' destinations
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that All Saints Church of England Junior School, Matlock achieves attainment results that are around the national average. By the same measure, progress scores have been variable around the national average, possibly reflecting different cohorts’ ability profiles. Most pupils go on to Highfields School or Lady Manners School at the end of Year 6.
The All Saints Church of England Junior School, Matlock curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. There is topic-based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers, Forest School for all year groups and a residential trip in Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at All Saints Church of England Junior School, Matlock
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Mark Gold Award.
The Arts at All Saints Church of England Junior School, Matlock
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There may be some occasional extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
School hours are from 8.55am to 3.15/3.30pm, though after school clubs may extend the day.
Find another school near All Saints Church of England Junior School, Matlock
S. Anselm’s Preparatory School (7.7 miles); St Peter and St Paul School (10.4 miles).
Darley Dale Primary School (1.1 miles); South Darley Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles); Cromford Church of England Primary School (3.3 miles).
S. Anselm’s College (7.7 miles).
Highfields School (1.6 miles); Anthony Gell School (5.3 miles); Lady Manners School (8.1 miles).