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South Darley CofE Primary School
Goodgraded 27/06/2024Ages 5–1156 pupilsFaithChurch of England
South Darley CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Matlock, within the Derbyshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 56 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/06/2024, South Darley CofE Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Matlock can view South Darley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 27/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)56%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)11%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake20.4%
Free school meals20.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled80%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.2%
Attendance96.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher16.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence10.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Matlock
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