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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…

HEAD’S WELCOME

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAYPupils 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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LATEST NEWSHighlights

Posted: 17 June 2025

ISA Midlands U10 Rounders tournament 2025

So proud of the whole U10 Rounders team who celebrated a Bronze medal in the ISA Tournament this summer. Well done girls!

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⚽️OVS Football Teams all performing superbly at the Soccerstars Derby Schools Tournament 2025

🏆🥇 Our U8 KS1 Team crowned as Champions this morning . 👀

More results to follow….

#oldvicarageschoolderby #soccerstarsuk #darleyabbey #primaryschoolsderby

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⚽️OVS Football Teams all performing superbly at the Soccerstars Derby Schools Tournament 2025 🏆🥇 Our U8 KS1 Team crowned as Champions this morning . 👀 More results to follow…. #oldvicarageschoolderby #soccerstarsuk #darleyabbey #primaryschoolsderby

G & G from Reception helping Mrs Rees-Jones pick the salad leaves from the OVS Gardens for today’s salad bar at Lunchtime.

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G & G from Reception helping Mrs Rees-Jones pick the salad leaves from the OVS Gardens for today’s salad bar at Lunchtime.

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