The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
13% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 5 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 4 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 18
- Capacity
- 30%
- FSM
- 22.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Ms Teresa Nicholls (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Main Street, Biggin, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0DQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Biggin CofE Primary School a selective school?
No. Biggin CofE Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Biggin CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Biggin CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Biggin CofE Primary School?
Biggin CofE Primary School currently has 18 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Biggin CofE Primary School take?
Biggin CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Biggin CofE Primary School?
Biggin CofE Primary School is in Buxton, SK17 0DQ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Biggin CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Biggin CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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