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South Darley CofE Primary School

Cross Green, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2JT, Derbyshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.5 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
56
Capacity
70
Ages
511
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it currently has limited data on KS2 performance, with 44% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. The school ranks in the top 89% nationally for expected outcomes, indicating a strong foundation, but there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards. Parent satisfaction appears to be a key strength, contributing to a supportive community environment.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 11 June 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.44%Bottom 11% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
Mixed Other5.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
White Other1.8%
Location
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53.14976, -1.60035 · DE4 2JT

School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112842
School typeVoluntary controlled school

Frequently asked questions
What is South Darley CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?

South Darley CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2019.

Is South Darley CofE Primary School a good school?

South Darley CofE Primary School scores 13.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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