The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 14.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE COLLABORATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nicholas Coates (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Main Street, Darley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2PZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Darley Primary School?
Darley Primary School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Darley Primary School take?
Darley Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Darley Primary School?
Darley Primary School is in Harrogate, HG3 2PZ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Darley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Darley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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