How many pupils does Bakewell Methodist Academy have?

Bakewell Methodist Academy has 55 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bakewell Methodist Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bakewell Methodist Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 September 2021).

How does Bakewell Methodist Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

59% of pupils at Bakewell Methodist Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bakewell Methodist Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bakewell Methodist Academy is part of EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Bakewell Methodist Academy?

Bakewell Methodist Academy is located at Stoney Close, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1FR.

Bakewell Methodist Academy

Stoney Close, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1FR

Requires Improvement

Inspected 14 September 2021

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

59%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Bakewell Methodist Academy

Bakewell Methodist Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 55 pupils on roll. The school has a Methodist religious character. It is part of EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 September 2021) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 53.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 55 / 150 (37%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Methodist
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 September 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

53.8%

Free school meals

5.1%

EAL

3.6%

SEN support

20%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

59%

Expected standard (RWM)

14%

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%

Overall absence

14.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

2.85

Teachers (FTE)

19.6

Pupils per teacher

2.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£46,276

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,418

Spend per pupil

£10,018

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Stoney Close, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1FR
Phone: 01629812389
Head Teacher: Sarah Elizabeth Owens
Website: www.bakewellmethodistacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bakewell Methodist Academy?: Bakewell Methodist Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Bakewell Methodist Academy have?: Bakewell Methodist Academy has 55 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bakewell Methodist Academy's Ofsted rating?: Bakewell Methodist Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 September 2021).
How does Bakewell Methodist Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 59% of pupils at Bakewell Methodist Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bakewell Methodist Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bakewell Methodist Academy is part of EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Bakewell Methodist Academy?: Bakewell Methodist Academy is located at Stoney Close, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1FR.

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