William Levick Primary School
Smithy Croft, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8YBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
William Levick Primary School is a primary school in Dronfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 30th of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 May 2016, report published 30 June 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 June 2024
Pupils, staff, and parents and carers all play their part in 'Team Levick'. Parents praise how well staff care for and nurture their children. As one parent typically explained, 'My child is always happy and excited to go to school and cannot wait to find out what they are learning next.' Another parent simply said, 'My little girl would go to school at the weekend if she could.' Pupils try to uphold the school's 'five star' values. They know that they are expected to work hard and do their best. They are keen to engage and eager to learn. Pupils appreciate that, while they may not be able to do something 'yet', if they keep trying, they will be successful. Most pupils respond positively to the school's behaviour expectations. They conduct themselves well and feel safe. They use their manners routinely and speak respectfully to others. Pupils love getting rewards for behaving well and doing the right thing. They readily celebrate the achievements of others. Pupils play together happily and enjoy each other's company. The oldest pupils buddy up with the youngest ones to look after them. Staff make sure that every pupil feels supported, included and accepted.
What the school should improve
- The curriculums in the foundation subjects are well planned. However, teachers do not check carefully enough that pupils' knowledge and skills in these subjects are secure. Pupils cannot always recall what they have learned in these subjects. The school needs to ensure that there is a consistent approach to checking what pupils can remember in the foundation subjects.
- Teachers do not always make it clear to pupils when they are learning about different faiths and cultures, or about what it means to live in modern Britain. Pupils confuse what they know about different religions. They cannot easily explain values such as democracy or tolerance. The school should make sure that pupils gain a rich understanding of different faiths and cultures, and of British values and why they matter.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 212
Schools near William Levick Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Bradway Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Penny Acres Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Lowedges Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Peckett
- Phone
- 01142890670
- Address
- Smithy Croft, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8YB
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112541
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.