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Darley Dene Primary School

Runnymede, KT15 2NPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#7,095
of 13,686 nationally

About Darley Dene Primary School

Darley Dene Primary School in Runnymede is a state-funded, mixed primary for ages 2 to 11 that currently houses 229 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 210. That squeeze reflects genuine local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 46 applications for just 27 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1. 7 applicants per spot. Eighteen of those applicants listed it as their first preference, and all 18 were offered a place. The school’s intake is notably more disadvantaged than the Surrey average — 34. 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that stands well above the national primary average of around 23%. This suggests Darley Dene serves a community with higher-than-typical levels of economic need, and the school’s resources and pastoral approach are likely shaped accordingly. Under headteacher Zoë Devonport, the school has clearly rebuilt confidence since its previous Ofsted rating.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGarfield Road, Addlestone, Runnymede, KT15 2NP
HeadteacherZoë Devonport
Local AuthoritySurrey
Number of Pupils229
Free School Meals (FSM)34.5%
School Capacity229 / 210 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Jul 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

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN UnitMulti-Sensory

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

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Darley Dene 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.