Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
Ilkeston, DE7 4GZ · Derbyshire · primary school
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153rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.9/10 against 1,546 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| 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.
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% 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 October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 360 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific strategies are in place to support pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll exceeds the stated capacity?
What Ofsted said about Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
Overview
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School is described as an “inclusive,” “happy and nurturing” environment where pupils “love coming” and feel safe. The report confirms that the school provides a “good quality of education” with “respectful and positive” relationships between staff and pupils. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the inspection highlights specific inconsistencies in curriculum implementation and gaps in pupils’ understanding of diversity.
Strengths
- Pupils are “focused on their learning” in “calm” classrooms, with adults maintaining “high expectations” for behaviour and achievement.
- The school has made reading a “high priority,” employing a “consistent approach to the teaching of phonics” and using books “well matched to their ability.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “very well supported to succeed,” receiving extra help to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Children get off to a “good start in Nursery,” enjoying “carefully planned activities” in an “exciting and inviting place to learn.”
- Staff are “proud to work at the school” and feel valued, with senior leaders prioritising everyone’s “well-being.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently provide opportunities for pupils to “deepen their understanding of key knowledge,” as some currently only recall facts without grasping underlying concepts.
- The curriculum should offer “meaningful opportunities for pupils to learn about other cultures and faiths” to strengthen their “appreciation of diversity and difference in British society.”
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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