South Darley CofE Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Derbyshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for South Darley CofE Primary School.

Matlock, DE42JT Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 June 2019
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cross Green
Matlock, DE42JT
Phone
1629732240
Website
southdarley.derbyshire.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
112842
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cross Green, Matlock, DE4 2JT
Website
http://www.southdarley.derbyshire.sch.uk
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
70 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Derby
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
58
Free School Meals
20.7% (12 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.0 (7.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.8 (2.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

South Darley CofE Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 105.0
2024 104.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
8
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
58 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Living as Children of Light Created by the Father Guided by the Son Shining with the Holy Spirit

As a Church of England school, rooted in the Anglican founding of the school; Christian Ethos underpins the values framework; Religious Education covers major world religions and beliefs; learning is framed by Bible teachings.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Paul Wilde, describing the school as small but caring, with high expectations and personalised attention, inviting families to visit.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Netball Gardening Film Club Clarinet and Violin lessons Drama production

Sports

Football Netball Rounders Athletics Gymnastics Dance Swimming Cycling Taekwondo Orienteering

Facilities

Computers in every classroom, networked and with internet access Digital interactive whiteboards Outdoor learning environment

Curriculum Highlights

Implemented in line with the 2014 National Curriculum with a 4-year rotation for both Infants and Juniors Curriculum organised into cross-curricular themes with progression documents Infants follow Early Years Foundation Stage with daily phonics (Letters and Sounds) Juniors use White Rose Maths materials for mastery and cross-curricular learning Outdoor learning is emphasised and a stimulating outdoor environment is provided Computers in every classroom with internet access and digital interactive whiteboards Music, drama, art, sports and community activities; opportunities to learn brass, violin and other instruments

SEND Provision

The school follows a SEND policy and Special Educational Needs Disability Information Report; the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) is Jennie Gill; the school is inclusive and reviews accessibility; there is commitment to providing suitable challenge for Gifted and Talented pupils.

Financial Information

Infants qualify for Universal Free School Meals; Juniors are charged £3.25 per meal; Derbyshire Catering Service provides meals; free school meals available for eligible families.

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