Darley Dale Primary School
Greenaway Lane, Hackney, Matlock, DE4 2QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Darley Dale Primary School is a primary school in Matlock for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 5th of 16 primary schools in Matlock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2019, report published 13 January 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 28 January 2025
Darley Dale Primary School is a caring and inclusive school where everyone is welcomed. Pupils thrive in a supportive and aspirational environment. The school has high ambitions for pupils' achievements, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and achieve well. Pupils feel safe at school. They know and value the school's principles of 'I RESPECT'. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. As a result, classrooms are calm places where pupils can learn. Pupils listen carefully to what their teachers say and follow instructions quickly. Bullying happens very rarely. When it does happen, it is taken seriously and dealt with effectively. Pupils have access to extensive educational opportunities beyond the classroom. Residential trips are a particular highlight. Pupils speak excitedly about the range of visits, clubs and activities they participate in. A wide range of leadership roles, including as champions of safeguarding, charities and sports, enable pupils to make a tangible difference to the school community. These opportunities support the development of pupils' confidence, resilience and self-esteem well. Parents are very positive about the school. One parent, reflecting the views of many, said, 'A truly wonderful school. My child has thrived personally and academically at Darley Dale.'
What the school should improve
- The school's approach to teaching writing is not yet fully developed. The quality of pupils' written work to communicate effectively to a range of audiences and for a variety of purposes is not as strong as it could be. The school should ensure that staff provide opportunities for pupils to use their writing skills across the curriculum so that they consistently achieve high standards.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
214 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Darley Dale Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| South Darley CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| All Saints CofE Junior School | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard | 86% met the expected standard |
| All Saints CofE Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Sarah Hudson
- Phone
- 01629732226
- Address
- Greenaway Lane, Hackney, Matlock, DE4 2QB
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112591
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.