Curbar Primary School
Hope Valley, S32 3XA · Derbyshire · primary school
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160th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Curbar Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 68 pupils against a stated capacity of 74. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Curbar Primary School
Overview
Curbar Primary School is judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour and attitudes and early years provision. Pupils enjoy a ‘safe and nurturing environment’ where they display ‘exceptionally positive attitudes to learning’ and thrive under the care of staff who know them well. The school fosters strong community spirit, with older pupils enthusiastically supporting younger ones.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit ‘exemplary’ behaviour with ‘no disruptions to learning’, maintaining remarkably positive attitudes from the early years onwards.
- The early years curriculum is ‘very well designed’ to meet individual needs, helping children build knowledge and develop physical and social skills.
- Staff provide ‘exceptional levels of care’, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) enjoy the same opportunities as their peers.
- There is a ‘strong focus on literacy’ and a well-planned phonics programme that supports pupils in reading from a ‘diverse range of texts’.
- Governors provide ‘strong support and challenge’, fulfilling their statutory duties while prioritising staff well-being and workload management.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff deliver the new curriculum consistently, as pupils do not yet gain knowledge securely and misconceptions are not always addressed quickly.
- Leaders need to establish a ‘rigorous plan’ and routine for systematically checking the impact of the curriculum to identify development areas promptly.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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