Darley Dale Primary School
Community primary school in Matlock (Derbyshire).
KS2 RWM expected
63%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
80%
▲ 5pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
83%
▲ 9pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
73%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
96.9%
▲ 2pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
26.4
▲ 5.7 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
22.4%
▼ 3pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
102%
214 / 210 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About the school
- URN
- 112591
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Food for LifeRecognised award
Governing body (5 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Orridge | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirstin Bloxam | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Matthew Burton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Miss Johanne Johnston | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Gemma Holmes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sonja Munn Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Richard Jones Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr David Jones Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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