Best 3 Primary schools in Amber Valley – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Lea Primary School (Primary) in Matlock; William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Belper; St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Primary) in Belper — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Lea Primary School, William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School and St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Matlock, Derbyshire and Belper, Derbyshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Lea Primary School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Lea Primary School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as Derby Diocesan Academy Trust and ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Lea Primary School DE4 5JP	William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School DE56 4EB	St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy DE56 2JD
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5JP	Belper Derbyshire DE56 4EB	Belper Derbyshire DE56 2JD
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Jul 2024	1 18 Dec 2023	1 7 Nov 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	119	245	210
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Derbyshire (830)	Derby Diocesan Academy Trust	ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.frameworkfederation.co.uk	www.williamgilbertend.derbyshire.sch.uk	www.stelizabethsbelper.srscmat.co.uk
Telephone	01629534286	01332840395	01773822278
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Lea Primary School

DE4 5JP

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 5JP
Ofsted: 1 8 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derbyshire (830)
Website: www.frameworkfederation.co.uk
Telephone: 01629534286

William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School

DE56 4EB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 4EB
Ofsted: 1 18 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derby Diocesan Academy Trust
Website: www.williamgilbertend.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01332840395

St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy

DE56 2JD

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 2JD
Ofsted: 1 7 Nov 2014
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stelizabethsbelper.srscmat.co.uk
Telephone: 01773822278

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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