The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 287
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 27.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Giliker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Location
Trent Avenue, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurbage Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
John Duncan School (Special)
Special school · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Harpur Hill Primary School?
Harpur Hill Primary School currently has 287 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harpur Hill Primary School take?
Harpur Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harpur Hill Primary School?
Harpur Hill Primary School is in Buxton, SK17 9LP, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harpur Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harpur Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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