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Council: Derbyshire

Bamford Primary School

Hope Valley, Derbyshire - S33 0AR

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“The Peak Federation is two individual schools, Bamford Primary School and Grindleford Primary School, who have joined together to form one federation family. Our aim is to be the schools of choice for our local communities, where we foster a nurturing, inclusive learning environment for all.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Barlborough Primary School

Chesterfield, Derbyshire - S43 4ET

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

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Barlow CofE Primary School

Dronfield, Derbyshire - S18 7TA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Barlow Church of England Primary School, we believe it is important to develop core values by which to live and which help to develop a moral and spiritual awareness.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Barrow Hill Primary Academy

Chesterfield, Derbyshire - S43 2PG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Barrow Hill Primary Academy, our Vision and Values are underpinned by the principes of Belong, Participate and Achieve. We believe that in providing a safe environment for children they are able to participate more fully in learning and therefore achieve to the best of their ability.”

PrimarySince 2016Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Belmont Primary School

Derbyshire - DE11 8JZ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Belmont Primary School, we have high expectations of all children and promote effective wellbeing and self-care through a values-based approach.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Belper, Derbyshire - DE56 0DA

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Bennerley Fields School

Ilkeston, Derbyshire - DE7 8QZ

Nursery - Year 11 (ages 2-16)

“Our students are the heart of our school. Our decisions come from how best to meet their needs and allow them to thrive. We aim to develop all our students academically, socially, emotionally and in their independence, in preparation for their next steps.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Biggin CofE Primary School

Buxton, Derbyshire - SK17 0DQ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Biggin C of E Primary School will stand at the heart of the community as a nurturing and encouraging environment where all can develop a passion for life and learning to become confident, courageous and respectful citizens flourishing in their hopes and aspirations.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School

Eckington, Derbyshire - S21 4BE

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“We ensure that every child has equal opportunity to flourish and enjoy learning in a safe, stimulating, caring and creative environment; helping them to be confident, respectful and to grow, each with a healthy body and mind, into happy and successful citizens of the future.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School

Buxton, Derbyshire - SK17 8NE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Bishop Pursglove C of E Primary is a good rural school with a roll of approximately 100 pupils. Whilst Bishop Pursglove has a wide rural catchment we also attract children/families from surrounding areas.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School

Alfreton, Derbyshire - DE55 5JG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Bolsover Church of England Junior School

Chesterfield, Derbyshire - S44 6XH

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“Faithfully Christian values and the warm, loving and nurturing ethos underpin the whole life of our school. It’s a place where children grow and flourish as resilient, respectful, kind and happy members of their community- a place where children can love each other and love life.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Bolsover Infant School

Chesterfield, Derbyshire - S44 6DE

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“We believe education is a Journey, not a destination. On that Journey each child finds their own path, a unique personalised journey which allows children to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to meet their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School

Matlock, Derbyshire - DE4 2AE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Bonsall Primary School, a lovely Church of England primary schooled nestled in the heart of the Peak District, Derbyshire.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Brackenfield Special School

Nottingham, Derbyshire - NG10 4DA

Nursery - Year 13 (ages 3-18)

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Bradley CofE Primary School

Ashbourne, Derbyshire - DE6 1PG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Bradley CE Primary School, our vision is simple yet powerful: we aim to nurture happy, successful children who embrace life in all its fullness.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery

Hope Valley, Derbyshire - S33 9HJ

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 2-7)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Bradwell Junior School

Hope Valley, Derbyshire - S33 9JB

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“At Bradwell Junior School, we have built everything we do in school, including our curriculum, around the value of respect. We believe respect for ourselves, other people, our learning and the environment makes Bradwell Junior School the welcoming place that it is.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: InadequateQuality of education: InadequateCategory of concern

Brailsford CofE Primary School

Ashbourne, Derbyshire - DE6 3BY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The mission of Brailsford C of E Primary School is to provide a safe, secure, family orientated environment enabling all children to achieve their full potential, nurturing their growth educationally, spiritually, morally and physically.”

PrimaryNew schoolNo rating on record

Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School

Chesterfield, Derbyshire - S44 5PF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good