Hope Primary School
Hope Valley, S33 6ZF · Derbyshire · primary school
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195th 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 3,597 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.0/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hope Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access T'ai Chi, Yoga, Design and technology, Eco/Gardening, French, and Band clubs, alongside football, cricket, rugby, netball, and multi-sports. Dance and Sunflower Dance are offered for arts and music. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 67 pupils against a stated capacity of 75. 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and writing? How does the curriculum integrate the available clubs into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about Hope Primary School
Overview
Hope Primary School is described as a ‘kind, friendly and happy place’ where pupils are ambitious ‘stewards of the environment’. The report highlights that the school has responded swiftly to previous inspection findings, resulting in improved pupil achievement and a well-planned curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘relish’ outdoor learning opportunities and show ‘respect and pride’ for the local geography.
- Staff maintain ‘high expectations’ of behaviour and achievement, with pupils following clear ‘golden rules’.
- The curriculum offers rich extensions, including art, French, tai chi, and performances with the local opera house.
- ‘Well-being Wednesdays’ actively promote positive mental health, which pupils ‘particularly appreciate’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive ‘expert support’ and swift identification of needs.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in the early years and a few foundation subjects is not used effectively, meaning ‘gaps in knowledge are not well known or addressed’.
- The school must ensure more effective assessment is planned to check that pupils have ‘remembered and understood the key knowledge needed’.
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 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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