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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 142839

Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Matlock · DE4 2GL

Ages 4–11 · 41 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

67%

Overall absence

7.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2020-01-08

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)67%
Higher standard (RWM)17%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.6%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.9%
Enrolments in measure
51

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill39%

41 pupils · 106 places

Pupils on roll
41
Boys / girls
19 / 22
School capacity
106
Capacity fill
41 / 106 (39%)
Free school meals
61%
FSM pupils
25
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Derby
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Ben O'Connell

Location

Address
Church Road, Darley Dale
Postcode
DE4 2GL
Town
Matlock
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Derbyshire Dales
Constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Matlock, Derbyshire, 41 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 61%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Derby.

Open schools in Matlock
27
Primary schools in Matlock
25
Academies among open schools in Matlock
30% (8)
Open schools in DE4
27
Primary in DE4
25
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Primary in Derbyshire LA
354

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Darley Dale Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 2QB · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM22.4%

    1.0 miles away

  • South Darley CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 5–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM20.4%

    1.0 miles away

  • Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM14.7%

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  • Winster CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM50.0%

    2.0 miles away

  • All Saints CofE Junior School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

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    Ages 7–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM14.2%

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  • All Saints CofE Infant School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Ages 4–7

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM4.9%

    2.4 miles away

  • Castle View Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS220%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM57.7%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Ben O'Connell
Telephone
01629732236
Website
www.darleychurchtownschool.co.uk

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