Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
47%
Capacity
50
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Derbyshire Dales community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 50 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 106 places).
Ofsted has rated Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ben O'Connell, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3788th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 35 in Derbyshire Dales.
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 4 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (10 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Dance, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Art Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 58.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derbyshire Dales, Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Matlock, Derbyshire Dales, DE4 2GL |
| Headteacher | Ben O'Connell |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 50 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 58.0% |
| School Capacity | 50 / 106 (47% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3788th of 13,686
Nationally
335th of 1,353
In East Midlands
8th of 35
In Derbyshire Dales
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
10 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
14
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Road, Matlock
Derbyshire Dales, DE4 2GL
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