The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% 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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Miss Sarah Hudson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Greenaway Lane, Hackney, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Darley Dale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Darley Dale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Darley Dale Primary School?
Darley Dale Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Darley Dale Primary School take?
Darley Dale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Darley Dale Primary School?
Darley Dale Primary School is in Matlock, DE4 2QB, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Darley Dale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Darley Dale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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