The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Matthew Gotheridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Dallimore Road, Dallimore Primary School, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4GZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLadywood Primary School
Primary · 600m away
Hallam Fields Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Field House Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Kensington Junior Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Chaucer Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dallimore Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dallimore Primary & Nursery School?
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dallimore Primary & Nursery School take?
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dallimore Primary & Nursery School?
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School is in Ilkeston, DE7 4GZ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dallimore Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Dallimore Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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