Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School vs Darley Dale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
41 students
Darley Dale Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School Matlock, East Midlands | Darley Dale Primary School Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #542 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #6902 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 41 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 41 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 61% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 38.7% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Matlock | Matlock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.darleychurchtownschool.co.uk | www.darleydale.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Darley Dale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 36.1).
- •Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 63%).
- •Darley Dale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Darley Dale Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 41.
- •Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Darley Dale Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School better than Darley Dale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Darley Dale Primary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 36.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School and Darley Dale Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Matlock and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School: 41. Darley Dale Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School and Darley Dale Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School is unranked and Darley Dale Primary School is 542nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).