Darley Dale Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darley Dale Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
156 students
| Measure | Darley Dale Primary School Matlock, East Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #542 of 1,516 | #1496 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6902 of 15,697 | #15514 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 214 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 57.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 65% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| 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.darleydale.derbyshire.sch.uk | stjosephsmatlock.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Darley Dale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 6.7).
- •Darley Dale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 37%).
- •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 156.
- •Darley Dale Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Dale Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Darley Dale Primary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 6.7 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 Dale Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Matlock and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darley Dale Primary School: 214. St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darley Dale Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Darley Dale Primary School is 542nd of 1,516 and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1496th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).