Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam, Dallimore Primary School, Ilkeston, DE7 4GZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School is a primary school in Ilkeston for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 6th of 15 primary schools in Ilkeston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2023, report published 26 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2023
Pupils love coming to this inclusive school. It is happy and nurturing. Parents and carers speak of the school with high regard. Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful and positive. Pupils understand the school's 'starfish' values. They do their best to live up to these. Pupils are a credit to the school. Adults have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils are focused on their learning. Classrooms are calm. Pupils who sometimes struggle are well supported by adults. Pupils are taught about their feelings and ways to recognise and manage these independently. Pupils behave well. Pupils say that they feel safe. Parents agree. Pupils say that bullying is rare. They trust their teachers to help them if they ever need it. They know that staff will listen and help them. Pupils embrace opportunities to lead. They take these roles seriously. Class ambassadors ensure that pupils have their voices heard. Play leaders enjoy leading games during breaktimes. They support younger peers effectively. Pupils enjoy the various clubs and activities on offer, such as the 'wake up and jog' club and the scooter club. Pupils benefit from the many opportunities to participate in sporting competitions.
What the school should improve
- There is a clear intent for the curriculum. It identifies what pupils should learn and when. However, there are some inconsistencies in the implementation of some aspects of the curriculum. While pupils can remember key facts, they do not always gain a deep understanding of concepts or ideas. The school should ensure that teachers consistently provide opportunities for pupils to deepen their understanding of key knowledge.
- The school has taken some steps to promote diversity. However, pupils' knowledge of other cultures and faiths is less well developed than other aspects of personal development. The school should ensure that the curriculum provides meaningful opportunities for pupils to learn about other cultures and faiths so that pupils have an appreciation of diversity and difference in British society.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
360 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Hallam Fields Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Field House Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kensington Junior Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Gotheridge
- Phone
- 01159320741
- Address
- Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam, Dallimore Primary School, Ilkeston, DE7 4GZ
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112675
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.