Hadfield Infant School
63%
Capacity
133
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Hadfield Infant School
Hadfield Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the High Peak community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 133 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Hadfield Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Francesca Dodd, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Hadfield Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 47 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hadfield Infant School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in High Peak, Hadfield Infant School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Mersey Bank Road, Glossop, High Peak, SK13 1PN |
| Headteacher | Francesca Dodd |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 133 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.3% |
| School Capacity | 133 / 210 (63% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mersey Bank Road, Glossop
High Peak, SK13 1PN
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