Church Street, Lea, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5JP

10 simple reasons to choose Lea Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Lea, Matlock.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Lea Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Matlock and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.5 pupils per class and 27.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Highfields Secondary School, Anthony Gell School or Lady Manners Secondary School at the end of Year 6.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. Forest School for all years.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Lea Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
S. Anselm's Preparatory School (11.8 miles); St Peter and St Paul School (12.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Cromford Church of England Primary School (3 miles); All Saints Church of England Junior School, Matlock (4.2 miles); Darley Dale Primary School (5.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
S. Anselm's College (11.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Highfields School (4 miles); Anthony Gell School (5.1 miles); The Ecclesbourne School (10 miles).