The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 29.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Head
- Mr Joe Porter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Niton Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWindham Nursery School
Nursery · 353m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 611m away
Kew Riverside Primary School
Primary · 815m away
Marshgate Primary School
Primary · 904m away
Unicorn School
Independent · 958m away
Sheen Mount Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Broomfield House School
Independent · 1.1km away
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Darell Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Darell Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Darell Primary and Nursery School?
Darell Primary and Nursery School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Darell Primary and Nursery School take?
Darell Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Darell Primary and Nursery School?
Darell Primary and Nursery School is in Richmond, TW9 4LH, in the Richmond upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Darell Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Darell Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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