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South Darley CofE Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · Matlock · DE4 2JT

Ages 5–11 · 54 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

63%

Overall absence

3.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-07-18

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)63%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence3.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.0%
Unauthorised0.5%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
50

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 fill77%

54 pupils · 70 places

Pupils on roll
54
Boys / girls
22 / 32
School capacity
70
Capacity fill
54 / 70 (77%)
Free school meals
20.4%
FSM pupils
11
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 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
Voluntary controlled school
Headteacher
Mr Paul Wilde

Location

Address
Cross Green
Postcode
DE4 2JT
Town
Matlock
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Derbyshire Dales
Constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: 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 voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 5–11, in Matlock, Derbyshire, 54 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 20.4%. 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

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    Community school · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 2QB · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

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

    1.0 miles away

  • Winster CofE Primary School

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    Ages 4–11

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

    1.5 miles away

  • All Saints CofE Junior School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

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    Ages 7–11

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

    1.5 miles away

  • All Saints CofE Infant School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

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    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM4.9%

    1.8 miles away

  • Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS240%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM15.8%

    2.2 miles away

  • Castle View Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 3DS · Derbyshire

    Ages 2–11

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

    2.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Wilde
Telephone
01629732240
Website
http://www.southdarley.derbyshire.sch.uk

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