Darley Dale Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Matlock, East Midlands DE4 2QB · Derbyshire
#542 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#6902 of 15,697 nationally
About Darley Dale Primary School
Darley Dale Primary School is a local authority primary located in Matlock, in the Derbyshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 214 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 542nd of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (77th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 214; capacity filled 101.9%.
There are 27 schools in Matlock; Darley Dale Primary School ranks 9th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)63%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)22.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Darley Dale Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 214
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 22.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 63%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Darley Dale Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
41 students · 1.6 km away
South Darley CofE Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
54 students · 1.7 km away
All Saints CofE Junior School
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
218 students · 1.8 km away
All Saints CofE Infant School
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
142 students · 2.3 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
156 students · 3.1 km away
Castle View Primary School
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
130 students · 3.2 km away
Highfields School
Matlock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,298 students · 3.3 km away
St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
89 students · 3.8 km away
Winster CofE Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
4 students · 4.0 km away
Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Pilsley Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
Christ Church C of E Primary School
Newark-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
New Mills Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington
Sleaford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Darley Dale Primary School a good school?
Darley Dale Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 55.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #542 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Darley Dale Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Darley Dale Primary School ranks #542 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #6902 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Darley Dale Primary School?
Darley Dale Primary School had 214 students in 2025.
Is Darley Dale Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Darley Dale Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Darley Dale Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Darley Dale Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.