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The Old Vicarage School is a family-run, independent day school. Both boys and girls aged 3 – 11 years of age can register and attend. Located in the beautiful suburb of Darley Abbey, the Old Vicarage School site is safe, secure and has both multi use sports areas and it own woodland. There is something very special about our small school.

It is a ‘home away from home’ and parents are comforted by…

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAYPupil Voice

“Pupils have high self-esteem, show mature levels of self discipline, and extremely confident, yet possess, not a hint of arrogance.”
ISI, Nov 22

“My child’s confidence has grown enormously,,, she is becoming a well-rounded, quietly confident child”
ISI, Nov 22

“OVS was such a wonderful, nurturing and magical experience for our son, one for which we will always be grateful. Thank you for the memories.”
OVS Past Parent

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Posted: 15 September 2025

Magnificent Monarchs

Year 1 and 2 had a dress up day as part of their exciting new topic, ‘Magnificent Monarchs’. They participated in a range of activities from comparing monarchs over time, studying portraits...

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🌳 Sometimes breaktime is best spent relaxing with friends 🥰

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🌳 Sometimes breaktime is best spent relaxing with friends 🥰 #oldvicarageschoolderby # characterandkindness

Nursery and Reception have had great fun in Art, painting birthday cards for the class. 🥳 They explored colours, patterns and created interesting brushstrokes. 🎨 The children will be able to choose their favourite card on their birthday to make it extra special 🎂

#characterandkindness #oldvicarageschoolderby #eyfsideas #friends

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Nursery and Reception have had great fun in Art, painting birthday cards for the class. 🥳 They explored colours, patterns and created interesting brushstrokes. 🎨 The children will be able to choose their favourite card on their birthday to make it extra special 🎂 #characterandkindness #oldvicarageschoolderby #eyfsideas #friends

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