What does “with nursery” mean on this Derbyshire Dales page?

It means the school currently has nursery provision flagged in the live school data. It does not by itself confirm admissions priority or guaranteed progression into Reception.

Does nursery attendance guarantee a Reception place in Derbyshire Dales?

No. Many schools make it clear that nursery attendance does not guarantee admission into the main school, so parents should still check each school’s admissions policy carefully.

Why use a nursery-specific list for Derbyshire Dales?

For families focused on the early-years to primary transition, this list makes it easier to compare schools that currently offer nursery provision without manually filtering the wider hub.

Best Primary Schools with Nursery in Derbyshire Dales

Schools across the Derbyshire Dales council area. Focus on primary and all-through schools that offer nursery provision, then compare rankings, maps and nearby options. This page currently lists 16 schools in Derbyshire Dales. Schools featured here include Litton CofE Primary School, Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pilsley CofE Primary School.

Key Performance Metrics for Derbyshire Dales

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Derbyshire Dales62%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Derbyshire Dales8%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Derbyshire Dales86%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Derbyshire Dales7.3/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Derbyshire Dales

62%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Derbyshire Dales

8%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Derbyshire Dales

86%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Derbyshire Dales

7.3/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Derbyshire Dales

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Litton CofE Primary School
Litton
Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Hathersage
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Pilsley CofE Primary School
Pilsley
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St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Starkholmes
Brailsford CofE Primary School
Brailsford
Ashbourne Primary School
Ashbourne
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Matlock
Tansley Primary School
Tansley
Castle View Primary School
Matlock
Sudbury Primary School
Sudbury
Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery
Bradwell
Doveridge Primary School
Doveridge
Great Hucklow CE Primary
Great Hucklow
Hilltop Primary Academy
Ashbourne
St Anselm's School
Bakewell
Stoney Middleton CofE (C) Primary School
Stoney Middleton