Greenaway Lane, Hackney, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2QB

10 simple reasons to choose Darley Dale Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Hackney, Matlock.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Darley Dale Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Matlock and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 25.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. Forest School for all years.
Head is a National Leader in Education, a recognised outstanding head who, together with the school staff (National Support School status), supports schools in challenging circumstances.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
Find another school near Darley Dale Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
S. Anselm's Preparatory School (6.8 miles); St Peter and St Paul School (10.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
All Saints Church of England Junior School, Matlock (1.1 miles); South Darley Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles); Stanton-in-Peak Church of England Primary School (4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
S. Anselm's College (6.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Highfields School (2.5 miles); Anthony Gell School (6.4 miles); Lady Manners School (7.2 miles).