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Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2GL, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.6 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
50
Capacity
106
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
47%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. The school performs well above the national average, with 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% of schools nationally. However, there are no students achieving the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in pushing academic excellence further.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2020Older 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%. | 70% | Top 36% 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 |
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.0%
Other6.0%
Location
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53.16411, -1.60289 · DE4 2GL
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142839
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2020.
Is Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School a good school?
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School scores 69.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Churchtown Church of England Primary School?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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