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Darley Dale Primary School

Greenaway Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2QB

Good

Inspected 26 November 2019

Good
Ofsted
63%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
204
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Darley Dale Primary School

Darley Dale Primary School is a community school in Matlock, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 204 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 November 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Derbyshire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
204 / 210 (97%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
26 November 2019

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

22.4%
Free school meals
1.9%
EAL
1.5%
SEN support
13.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%
Expected standard (RWM)
13%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.1%
Overall absence
3.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.12
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
25.1
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
6.61
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24
£48,980
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,281 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,257
Spend per pupil
£6,380
Income per pupil
47%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Greenaway Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2QB
Phone
01629732226
Headteacher
Sarah Hudson

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Darley Dale Primary School?
Darley Dale Primary School is a community school in Matlock, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Darley Dale Primary School have?
Darley Dale Primary School has 204 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Darley Dale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Darley Dale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 November 2019).
How does Darley Dale Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
63% of pupils at Darley Dale Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Darley Dale Primary School?
Darley Dale Primary School is located at Greenaway Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2QB.

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