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Duffield the Meadows Primary School
Park Road, Belper, DE56 4GT, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.9 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
292
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 99% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 13% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality 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%. | 74% | Top 25% 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 (131 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of subjects
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black African1.0%
White Other0.7%
Other0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.98630, -1.49823 · DE56 4GT
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112690
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Duffield the Meadows Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Duffield the Meadows Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Duffield the Meadows Primary School a good school?
Duffield the Meadows Primary School scores 79.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Duffield the Meadows Primary School?
Based on 131 Ofsted Parent View responses, Duffield the Meadows Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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