Taddington and Priestcliffe School
109%
Capacity
61
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Taddington and Priestcliffe School
Taddington and Priestcliffe 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 61 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 56 places).
Ofsted has rated Taddington and Priestcliffe School "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Handley, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1097th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 35 in Derbyshire Dales.
Taddington and Priestcliffe School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 6 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Taddington and Priestcliffe School include Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Chess, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derbyshire Dales, Taddington and Priestcliffe 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 | Taddington, Buxton, Derbyshire Dales, SK17 9TW |
| Headteacher | James Handley |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 61 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.1% |
| School Capacity | 61 / 56 (109% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1097th of 13,686
Nationally
87th of 1,353
In East Midlands
6th of 35
In Derbyshire Dales
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
36%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
82%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
15
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Taddington, Buxton
Derbyshire Dales, SK17 9TW
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