Hartington CofE Primary School
48%
Capacity
24
Pupils
5.0x
Demand
About Hartington CofE Primary School
Hartington CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Derbyshire Dales community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 24 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (48% of 50 places).
Ofsted has rated Hartington CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tracy Blackwell, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Hartington CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 5 applications for 1 places, making it 5.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 1 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hartington CofE Primary School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derbyshire Dales, Hartington CofE Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Dale, Buxton, Derbyshire Dales, SK17 0AS |
| Headteacher | Tracy Blackwell |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 24 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.3% |
| School Capacity | 24 / 50 (48% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed1
5
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
1 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Dale, Buxton
Derbyshire Dales, SK17 0AS
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