Duffield the Meadows Primary School, Belper

In its own words: "Our vision is to create a school where children 'Achieve and Enjoy' as part of an inclusive, supportive community. The Meadows school community are a passionate and ambitious team. Our staff, governors, parents and carers, along with our children create a nurturing environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging, self-belief and positivity."

In 2025, 98% of Year 6 pupils at Duffield the Meadows Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Derbyshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 92% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Duffield the Meadows Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Duffield the Meadows Primary School are William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 94% maths); Milford Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); The Curzon CofE Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 55% maths); and Little Eaton Primary School (2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 73% maths).

Duffield the Meadows Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

131 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Duffield the Meadows Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 79% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (79%).

8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 20 pupils (7.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Duffield (Ecclesbourne Valley Railway), about 780 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wirksworth Road West End (e-bound), 200 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Duffield the Meadows Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).

Duffield the Meadows Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.