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Duffield the Meadows Primary School

Amber Valley, DE56 4GTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#5,389
of 13,686 nationally

About Duffield the Meadows Primary School

Duffield the Meadows Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, serving 292 pupils aged 4 to 11. It sits within a competitive local landscape: among 43 primary schools in Amber Valley, it ranks 17th, placing it in the top 40% locally. The three top-performing peers in the area — Redhill Primary School, Wessington Primary School, and Longford CofE Primary School — all share the same maximum ranking score, setting a high benchmark. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School, just 0.7 km away. Duffield the Meadows itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2024, with Good marks across all assessed categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. Its previous inspection in 2012 also rated it Good, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPark Road, Belper, Amber Valley, DE56 4GT
HeadteacherFaye Novak-Lemmings
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils292
Free School Meals (FSM)10.3%
School Capacity292 / 315 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteDining HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryTennisDanceAthleticsSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Duffield the Meadows Primary School

Duffield the Meadows 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.