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Darley Dale Primary School
Greenaway Lane, Hackney, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2QB, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.3 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to student achievement, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 13% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child makes good progress
97%
School supports development
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.1%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.15911, -1.58079 · DE4 2QB
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112591
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Darley Dale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Darley Dale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2019.
Is Darley Dale Primary School a good school?
Darley Dale Primary School scores 73.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Darley Dale Primary School?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, Darley Dale Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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