William Levick Primary School
Dronfield, S18 8YB · Derbyshire · primary school
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28th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.3/10 against 4,060 of them, against 8.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Levick Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join After School Dance, Art, Yoga, Cricket, and Athletics clubs. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 212. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about William Levick Primary School
Overview
William Levick Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, eager to learn, and feel safe. The report highlights a strong sense of community within ‘Team Levick’, with staff nurturing children effectively and pupils upholding the school’s ‘five star’ values.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “suitably ambitious and thoroughly planned”, with a strong focus on mapping knowledge and subject-specific vocabulary.
- Teachers use “strong subject knowledge” to present information clearly and anticipate misconceptions, particularly in core subjects.
- The early reading curriculum has improved significantly, with staff delivering a new phonics programme and prioritising reading across the school.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from “close support” and adapted activities to complete work alongside peers.
- The early years provision offers a “rich learning environment” where children are well cared for and develop literacy and numeracy skills.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure a “consistent approach to checking what pupils can remember in the foundation subjects”, as knowledge in these areas is not always secure.
- The school should ensure pupils gain a “rich understanding of different faiths and cultures, and of British values and why they matter”, as current knowledge is limited.
Safeguarding
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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