What is Lea Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Lea Primary School was judged Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/06/2024. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Lea Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Lea Primary School is a primary school in Matlock, for ages 3–11.

Where is Lea Primary School?

Lea Primary School is in Matlock, DE4 5JP (Derbyshire local authority).

How many pupils attend Lea Primary School?

Lea Primary School has around 136 pupils on roll.

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Lea Primary School

Outstandinggraded 25/06/2024Ages 3–11136 pupils

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Matlock, DE4 5JP

Derbyshire

Lea Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Matlock, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 136 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/06/2024, Lea Primary School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Matlock can view Lea Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Matlock (DE4 5JP), Lea Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 25/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Pupil intake7.8%

Free school meals7.8%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language3.1%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing96.8%

Attendance96.8%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher17.9

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Matlock

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Tansley Primary SchoolGood · 1.7 mi Crich Carr CofE Primary School1.9 mi Alderwasley Hall School2.4 mi St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 1.9 mi Castle View Primary School2.4 mi St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary AcademyGood · 2.4 mi

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