The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 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
- 49
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 36.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr James Handley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hallsteads, Dove Holes, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8BJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Dove Holes CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dove Holes CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dove Holes CofE Primary School?
Dove Holes CofE Primary School currently has 49 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dove Holes CofE Primary School take?
Dove Holes CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dove Holes CofE Primary School?
Dove Holes CofE Primary School is in Buxton, SK17 8BJ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dove Holes CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dove Holes 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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