Eyam CofE Primary School
Hope Valley, S32 5QH · Derbyshire · primary school
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247th 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 4,206 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eyam CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Change for Life, Story Corner, Chess, Environmental, and Book Clubs. Arts provision includes a choir, string and wind groups, a Nativity, and a musical show. Trips include the Young Voices event at the Sheffield Arena. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 64 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes?
What Ofsted said about Eyam CofE Primary School
Overview
Eyam CofE Primary School is described as a "happy and calm place" that is "at the heart of its community." The report highlights "outstanding" personal development, with pupils acting as leaders and champions for important causes, alongside "good" quality of education and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils’ personal development is "outstanding," fostering "active citizens" who show "fierce determination to ensure equality and fairness."
- The curriculum is "well researched" with a "clear focus on the knowledge that pupils need to know," particularly in mathematics and early years.
- Staff possess "good subject knowledge" and use effective strategies like the ‘memory minute’ to help pupils retain information long-term.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "expert care and support" and achieve well within the same curriculum as their peers.
- Parents are "extraordinarily supportive," grateful for staff who go "‘above and beyond’ for their family."
Areas to improve
- Reading books are not "closely enough matched to some pupils’ phonics knowledge," preventing them from becoming fluent readers as quickly as they could.
- The curriculum is not "consistently implemented in some of the foundation subjects," with some areas still in the "early stages of implementation."
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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