Biggin CofE Primary School
30%
Capacity
18
Pupils
1.0x
Demand
About Biggin CofE Primary School
Biggin CofE Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections. The school's most recent graded inspection took place in 2012, and an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed that it remains Good. This consistency is notable given the school's very small size, with just 18 pupils on roll against a capacity of 60. The most informative exam metric available is the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment, which stands at 59. While Biggin's own KS2 results are not published in this data, the school's Good rating and its position within a local authority where only 9 out of 353 primary schools are rated Outstanding suggest it is a solid, reliable choice for families seeking a steady academic foundation in a Church of England setting.
Academically, Biggin CofE Primary School operates within a Derbyshire context where the average Key Stage 2 attainment score is 59. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, though ungraded, found that the quality of education, personal development, and leadership and management all remain Good. The previous graded inspection in 2012 also rated overall effectiveness as Good, with leadership and management and early years provision both scoring 2 (Good). The school does not have a sixth form, as it caters for children aged 4 to 11. With 22.2 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage compared to the national average, yet it has sustained its Good rating, which speaks to the effectiveness of its small-scale, targeted approach.
For families considering Biggin, the school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, library, art studios, playing fields, a dining hall, and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England character. Sports provision is broad for a school of this size, with football, swimming, cross country, rounders, netball, tennis, and athletics on offer, alongside clubs such as film club, drama, and choir. The school has specific SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Admission data for the 2025/26 intake shows the school was not oversubscribed, with one first-preference application for one available place, making it a realistic option for families who value a very small, community-focused primary with a clear Christian ethos and strong pastoral support.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Main Street, Buxton, Derbyshire Dales, SK17 0DQ |
| Headteacher | Teresa Nicholls |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 18 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.2% |
| School Capacity | 18 / 60 (30% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/261
1
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
1 families put this school as their 1st choice (100% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British100.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
0
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Biggin CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Main Street, Buxton
Derbyshire Dales, SK17 0DQ
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