The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 137
- Capacity
- 52%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Ms Seren Hathway (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7HX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Whaley Bridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whaley Bridge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whaley Bridge Primary School?
Whaley Bridge Primary School currently has 137 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whaley Bridge Primary School take?
Whaley Bridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whaley Bridge Primary School?
Whaley Bridge Primary School is in High Peak, SK23 7HX, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whaley Bridge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whaley Bridge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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