South Darley CofE Primary School
Cross Green, Matlock, DE4 2JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
South Darley CofE Primary School is a primary school in Matlock for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 15th of 16 primary schools in Matlock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2019, report published 26 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2024
Pupils enjoy learning at this school. They feel safe. They said that staff are kind and supportive. Parents and carers are very positive about the school. A typical comment from parents is that the school is 'wonderful, warm and caring'. The school is ambitious for every pupil to achieve well, and most pupils do. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils behave very well. They play happily together during breaktimes and lunchtime. Older pupils enjoy supporting the younger ones. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and staff. Most pupils have excellent attitudes to learning. They enjoy being rewarded for doing good work and behaving well. The school provides many opportunities for pupils' wider development. Some pupils enjoy being part of the values team, which helps promote the school's values. Other pupils are sports captains who help organise team events and sports days. All pupils are proud to take part in the school show. They also raise money for charities. For example, pupils recently took part in a 'skipathon', where they raised money for young carers. There is a range of extra-curricular activities that pupils attend. They enjoy going to football, multi- sports and the film club.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects and for some areas of the early years curriculum, the school has not set out clearly the knowledge that pupils should learn as they progress through the curriculum. This means that pupils do not always build on previous learning. Leaders should ensure that there is a well-planned and sequenced curriculum in place for all subjects and for the early years.
- The activities staff use to support pupils' learning are not always well matched to the intended learning. This means that some pupils do not always develop a secure understanding of what they have been taught. The school should ensure that staff carefully plan activities that support all pupils in learning the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
54 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near South Darley CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Darley Dale Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Winster CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| All Saints CofE Junior School | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 86% met the expected standard |
| All Saints CofE Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Wilde
- Phone
- 01629732240
- Address
- Cross Green, Matlock, DE4 2JT
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112842
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.