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Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School

Derbyshire Dales, DE4 2GLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
#3,788
of 13,686 nationally

About Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School

Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Derbyshire Dales, and the parent experience here is remarkably positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, every single one of the ten respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That 100% recommend rate is backed by strong individual scores: all parents strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe, and 80% strongly agreed that the school has high expectations and handles concerns properly. The school is clearly popular locally too. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 14 applications for just 4 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.5. All four first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers show demand far outstrips supply. With only 50 pupils on roll against a capacity of 106, the school is running well below its maximum, yet it remains a highly sought-after choice for families who manage to secure a spot.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Road, Matlock, Derbyshire Dales, DE4 2GL
HeadteacherBen O'Connell
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils50
Free School Meals (FSM)58.0%
School Capacity50 / 106 (47% full)

The full report on this school

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    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteSensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballAthleticsDanceTennisRoundersSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubArt ClubGardeningCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

Source: darleychurchtownschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School

Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.