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Bakewell Methodist Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 14/09/2021Ages 7–1155 pupilsFaithMethodist
Bakewell Methodist Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Bakewell, within the Derbyshire local authority. It has a Methodist religious character. The school has around 55 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 14/09/2021 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Bakewell can view Bakewell Methodist Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 14/09/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake53.8%
Free school meals53.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language5.1%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.0%
Attendance96.0%
England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bakewell
All schools in Bakewell →Lady Manners SchoolGood · 0.3 miBakewell CofE Infant SchoolGood · 0.6 miSt Anselm's School0.6 miYoulgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 miLongstone CofE Primary SchoolGood · 2.7 miPilsley CofE Primary SchoolGood · 2.5 mi
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