The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 59
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 6.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Kate Gemmell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fidlers Well, Bamford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 0AR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bamford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bamford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bamford Primary School?
Bamford Primary School currently has 59 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bamford Primary School take?
Bamford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bamford Primary School?
Bamford Primary School is in Hope Valley, S33 0AR, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bamford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bamford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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