# Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School — Calne, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Headteacher (name not specified)

## Contact

- **Address:** Church Road, Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire
- **Phone:** + 44 (0)1249 812139
- **Website:** https://www.derryhillschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/calne/derry-hill-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-primary-school-10413

## About

Derry Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Children are at the heart of everything we do at Derry Hill. It is a place where children feel safe, happy and secure and where individuality is celebrated and strengths are recognised, encouraged and developed.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Mar 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful Community!: My son loves going to school and has grown so much in confidence since starting at Derry Hill. The Forest School is a highlight of the week and I'm grateful for the emphasis on nurturing individuality and creativity. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Generally a Great School: We've had a mixed experience with Derry Hill, with some excellent teaching and activities, but occasional communication breakdowns. The school's focus on Christian values is reassuring, but some aspects of the curriculum feel inconsistent. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Incredible School Experience: Our children thrived at Derry Hill, and the support from the teachers and staff was always exceptional. We're so grateful for the values-based education and the happy memories they made here. *(Jan 2022)*

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