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Schools in Bakewell

A town in Derbyshire

  • Town
  • 8 schools and nurseries
  • 1,480 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Bakewell at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker primary inspections

How Bakewell's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries82 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better50%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1159%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths63%Attainment 8 53.0, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary45%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bakewell

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Bakewell primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bakewell

2 mainstream schools in Bakewell, best first

Bakewell Methodist Academy

Bakewell, DE45 1FR · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results below the England average.

Met the standard at 1159%

England 62%

Days missed
4.0%
Pupils
39
Pupils per teacher
12.9
View school Bakewell Methodist Academy
See all 3 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Bakewell

1 mainstream schools in Bakewell, best first

Lady Manners School

Bakewell, DE45 1JA · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

211 first choices, 221 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.0

England 46.2

Days missed
6.6%
Pupils
1,405
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Lady Manners School

Nurseries in Bakewell

4 in Bakewell, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Bakewell

1 in Bakewell, by the school's Eduscope score

Lady Manners School

Bakewell, DE45 1JA · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

211 first choices, 221 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.0

England 46.2

Days missed
6.6%
Pupils
1,405
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Lady Manners School

Private Schools in Bakewell

1 in Bakewell. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

St Anselm's School

Bakewell, DE45 1DP · Independent · Primary · Ages 0 to 13

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well above the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1657.6

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
98
Pupils per teacher
–
View school St Anselm's School
The map

Every school in Bakewell, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Lady Manners School, GoodSt Anselm's School, InspectedBakewell CofE Infant School, GoodBakewell Methodist Academy, Requires improvementThe Bakewell Preschool Playgroup Ltd, GoodArk ChildcareChild 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery, GoodLittle Puddings
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Bakewell school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Bakewell's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Bakewell by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Bakewell vs England

How good are Bakewell's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Bakewell

BakewellEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    50%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    59%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    63%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    45%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

67%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Bakewell in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap20%45%70%20182019202320242025
59% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%60%80%2018201920222023202420252026
63% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Bakewell has 8 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

45% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bakewell's state schools each January.

Down 1% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Bakewell45%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Bakewell

Nearby areas

How many schools are in Bakewell?

Bakewell has 8 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Bakewell?

The highest-ranked schools in Bakewell on Eduscope are Lady Manners School, Bakewell Methodist Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Bakewell are rated Good or Outstanding?

67% of inspected schools in Bakewell hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Bakewell perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bakewell, 59% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bakewell?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bakewell is 17.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Bakewell schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bakewell is 14.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Bakewell?

There are 1,480 pupils enrolled across schools in Bakewell, with 75 in primary and 1,405 in secondary. 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Bakewell?

There is 1 independent school in Bakewell. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Bakewell?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 8 schools in Bakewell by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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