Darley Dene Primary School
Addlestone, KT15 2NP · Surrey · primary school
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116th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 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 — 6.8/10 against 1,487 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Darley Dene Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club. Trips include a sleepover, an outdoor residential trip, and a city break.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 matches the national average, what specific strategies are used to stretch high-achieving pupils? How does the school support pupils with similar backgrounds to ensure they continue to outperform their peers?
What Ofsted said about Darley Dene Primary School
Overview
Pupils “flourish at this kind and happy school” where they feel accepted and safe within a respectful community. The report judges the school as “Good” across all categories, noting that leaders have high aspirations and that recent curriculum improvements have raised attainment, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Relationships are “warm and respectful,” with pupils knowing they can speak to trusted adults if worried.
- The personal development curriculum is “well-designed,” including a “thoughtfully considered” mental health programme and diverse extra-curricular opportunities.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff are “experts in delivering the school’s phonics programme,” and struggling pupils receive quick support.
- Pupils with SEND receive “effective support,” with bespoke curricula enabling them to develop independence.
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly into a “stimulating and effective learning environment.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is “still being embedded,” leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge and difficulty linking new learning to prior understanding.
- Teachers in certain subjects are not always “precisely checking where pupils are unsure” about previous teaching, meaning new learning does not always build effectively on what pupils know.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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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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