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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 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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Posted: 20 May 2025

STEM Day

There were excellent examples of teamwork, innovative thinking and creativity on show during STEM day yesterday. The children were challenged to design and build a cargo ship and transporter, with some interesting...

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Some children from Year 5 explaining what “Short Sleeve Order” means at OVS

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Some children from Year 5 explaining what “Short Sleeve Order” means at OVS

A huge thank you to all those who attended and to local residents for tolerating the extra cars parked up between 11-3pm yesterday.

The OVS Summer Fayre was wonderful and all the children had an amazing time! Wishing you all a lovely sunny Sunday.

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A huge thank you to all those who attended and to local residents for tolerating the extra cars parked up between 11-3pm yesterday. The OVS Summer Fayre was wonderful and all the children had an amazing time! Wishing you all a lovely sunny Sunday.

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