Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, DE4 2GLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Matlock for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 9th of 16 primary schools in Matlock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 January 2020, report published 6 February 2020
- 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 17 December 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming school. It is a small school with big aspirations for its pupils. The ambitious curriculum and extensive enrichment offer prepare pupils well for their next steps in education and their future lives. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Caring staff know all of the pupils very well. The school has established a positive learning environment built on strong relationships. This enables pupils to thrive. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to succeed alongside their peers. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and to staff. There are no disruptions to learning. At playtimes, pupils play together happily and enjoy the sports and activities that are on offer. The school's '11 things before 11' identifies a wide range of character-building activities in which all pupils are encouraged to take part. Pupils enjoy many memorable experiences, including residential trips, as well as visits to the theatre and sporting events. Experiences of different places of worship develop pupils' understanding of different faiths. Pupils engage eagerly with charity fundraising and community events, such as singing Christmas carols at a local care home for the elderly.
What the school should improve
- Routines for checking pupils' understanding are not applied consistently. This means that, sometimes, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified and mistakes are not corrected. The school needs to ensure that teachers check pupils' learning closely and correct misconceptions quickly so that pupils can improve their work.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
41 pupils on roll, with places for 106
Schools near Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darley Dale Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| South Darley CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Winster CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben O'Connell
- Phone
- 01629732236
- Address
- Church Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, DE4 2GL
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 142839
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.