Is Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 January 2020. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 107th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School

Q: What are Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Church Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, DE4 2GL

Local ranking107th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

106

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 January 2020.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 10

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 50
Boys: 19 (46%)
Girls: 22 (54%)
Capacity: 106 (39% full)
SEND: 22.0%
FSM Eligible: 58.0%
EAL: 8.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.0%
SEN Support: 16.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Budget per Pupil: £9,580/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.0%
Other: 6.0%

94.0%

White British

6.0%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01629732236

headteacher@darleychurchtown.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Church Road

Matlock, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 142839
UKPRN: 10056890
Establishment No.: 3068
Trust: DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST

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