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Primary (Reception - Year 6)
Council: Derbyshire

Crich Junior School

Matlock, Derbyshire - DE4 5DF

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“School starts at 8.45am and finishes at 3.30pm. The school community is very active within village life, developing our pupils as responsible citizens within a changing world. The school has links with: 1. Crich Luncheon Club - pupils help out weekly and entertain. 2.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Croft Infant School

Alfreton, Derbyshire - DE55 7BW

Year 1 - Year 2 (ages 5-7)

“School officially starts at 8:45am and all children should be in their classrooms by this time so that learning can begin.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Good

Quality of education: Good

Cromford Church of England Primary School

Matlock, Derbyshire - DE4 3RG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“The children who attend our school are happy, cared-for and known to all the staff. We welcome children from a wide array of different backgrounds and circumstances. We are proud to be a Church of England school but welcome children from all-faith-backgrounds or none.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Curbar Primary School

Hope Valley, Derbyshire - S32 3XA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are very proud of the education we offer our children. In the reception group, a safe, inclusive learning environment is quickly established.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Cutthorpe Primary School

Chesterfield, Derbyshire - S42 7AS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our aim above everything else is that children are excited about their learning, enjoy coming to school and feel safe and happy so that they can thrive whilst they are in our care and achieve all that they possibly can.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Dallimore Primary & Nursery School

Ilkeston, Derbyshire - DE7 4GZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Dallimore, we use our STARFISH Values to help children understand how to treat others with kindness, respect, and compassion.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School

Matlock, Derbyshire - DE4 2GL

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We believe that children who are given the right support, encouragement and aspiration can grow to become incredible individuals who not only have the capacity to lead successful and enjoyable lives but also to support others around them.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Darley Dale Primary School

Matlock, Derbyshire - DE4 2QB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Deer Park Primary School

Chesterfield, Derbyshire - S42 6TD

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Denby Free CofE VA Primary School

Ripley, Derbyshire - DE5 8PH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Deeply Christian, theologically rooted practice is at the heart of our school life.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Glossop, Derbyshire - SK13 6NX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Dinting School aims to create a happy secure, stimulating and challenging learning environment, in which each child can develop to their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Dove Holes CofE Primary School

Buxton, Derbyshire - SK17 8BJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We believe we have a unique combination of features here at Dove Holes Primary School...”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Dovedale Primary School

Nottingham, Derbyshire - NG10 3HU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Dovedale Primary school our intent is that our children will develop personal and academic attributes that will enable them to thrive in the community they belong to.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Doveridge Primary School

Ashbourne, Derbyshire - DE6 5JY

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Doveridge Primary School we aim to provide a caring, happy, safe and stimulating environment in which every child will fulfil their potential and be the best that they can be.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Draycott Community Primary School

Derby, Derbyshire - DE72 3NH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Safeguarding is given the highest priority at Draycott. There may be times when adults are concerned about children in our community. Please don't ignore concerns; child protection is everyone's responsibility. Please visit our Safeguarding and Online-Safety page for advice and information.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Dronfield Infant School

Dronfield, Derbyshire - S18 1RY

Reception - Year 2 (ages 4-7)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Dronfield Junior School

Dronfield, Derbyshire - S18 1RY

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“Dronfield Junior School aspires to serve an inclusive and diverse school community with improving academic progress for pupils year‑on‑year.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Dronfield Stonelow Junior School

Dronfield, Derbyshire - S18 2EP

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“Stonelow is a warm, happy and nurturing school where the children are encouraged to challenge themselves, develop resilience and learn from their mistakes. We strive to support individuals so they are respectful, independent young people.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Duckmanton Primary School

Chesterfield, Derbyshire - S44 5HD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our TRUSTED values help bring our rights-respecting ethos to life. They shape the way we learn, treat one another and celebrate who we are.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Duffield the Meadows Primary School

Belper, Derbyshire - DE56 4GT

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good