Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Address: Woodhouse Road, Rowsley
Town/City: Matlock
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE4 2ED
Telephone Number: 01629 733727
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Peak Tor Federation

Staff and pupils

Executive Head Teacher: Mrs Alexia Wyer
Capacity: 84
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 60 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 71% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48.3%

Location and administration

URN: 112820
DfE Number: 830/3038
UKPRN: 10071158
UPRN: 10070090302
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Derbyshire Dales (E07000035)
Constituency: Derbyshire Dales (E14001195)
Electoral Ward: Chatsworth (E05014596)
Diocese: CE12(Diocese of Derby)

Easting & Northing: 425701E, 365766N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 11' 20.42" N 1° 37' 0.06" W
Plus Code: 9C5W59QM+J8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Alexia Wyer - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2028.