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Great Hucklow CE Primary

Derbyshire Dales, SK17 8RGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Great Hucklow CE Primary

Just over half of parents who responded to the most recent Parent View survey would recommend Great Hucklow CE Primary to other families, which gives a mixed signal for a school that is otherwise rated Good by Ofsted. The school is small, with just 35 pupils on roll against a capacity of 70, so it is significantly undersubscribed — a ratio of 0.5 pupils per place. That level of spare capacity means local families are not queuing up for places, and it is worth digging into the reasons why. The school serves a Church of England community in Derbyshire Dales and offers nursery provision from age three, so it is an option for families looking for a very small, faith-based start for their child. But the low recommendation rate and empty places suggest that parents who have direct experience of the school are not overwhelmingly positive, which is something to weigh carefully.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire Dales, SK17 8RG
HeadteacherAndrea Tomlinson
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils35
Free School Meals (FSM)22.9%
School Capacity35 / 70 (50% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryICT SuiteSensory RoomPlaying FieldsForest SchoolDining HallGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisRoundersCross CountryFootballCricketGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaScience ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: woodlandfederationofpeakdistrictschools.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Hucklow CE Primary

Great Hucklow CE Primary has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.