Biggin CofE Primary School, Buxton
Biggin CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Buxton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade. It was 30% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Capacity
- 30% full
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Derbyshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Biggin CofE Primary School in detail
Biggin CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Take learning in your hands, do not let her go: keep her, for she is your life."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small, friendly and inclusive village school where we aim to make learning rewarding and fun. We are dedicated to creating a nurturing and encouraging environment where all children feel safe to challenge themselves with their learning and can achieve their full potential."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cooking, gardening and photography.
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Biggin CofE Primary School
Across Derbyshire, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
Admissions history and your chances at Biggin CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Biggin CofE Primary School are Hartington CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, Good); Parwich Primary School (3.5 miles, Good); Elton CofE Primary School (4.2 miles, Inadequate); and Manifold Church of England Primary School (4.4 miles, Good).
Hartington CofE Primary SchoolParwich Primary SchoolElton CofE Primary SchoolManifold Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 3 pupils (17.6%) received SEN support and 4 (23.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Staffing
Biggin CofE Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 6 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Biggin CofE Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (opposite), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).
Suspensions and exclusions
Biggin CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
29.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
8.5
Avg class size
11.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Biggin CofE Primary School
May Newsletter
19 May 2026
April Newsletter
21 Apr 2026
March Newsletter
6 Mar 2026
February Newsletter
2 Feb 2026
January Newsletter
30 Jan 2026
News update
1 Dec 2025
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Term dates
Biggin CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Derbyshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Wednesday 22 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Thursday 6 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Monday 24 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Biggin CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Biggin CofE Primary School is in Derbyshire; for families living there:
- Derbyshire's school travel policy: Home to school transport policy 2026 to 2027 - 465KB
- How to apply: Apply for home to school transport assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Biggin CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
30%
Available places
18 pupils
60 places
42 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Buxton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Buxton
Across Derbyshire council
Places available
9,875
Applications
7,189
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across Derbyshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
41.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
17
Total Pupils
8
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
5.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,935
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£16,323
Per pupil
£321k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.3%
Overall absence
20.0%
Persistent absence
15
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Biggin CofE Primary School
What is Biggin CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Biggin CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Biggin CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Biggin CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Derbyshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Biggin CofE Primary School?
Biggin CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 30% of its 60 places.
How big are the classes at Biggin CofE Primary School?
Classes at Biggin CofE Primary School average 8.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Biggin CofE Primary School?
Biggin CofE Primary School has around 17 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Biggin CofE Primary School?
11.3% of sessions were missed at Biggin CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 20% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Biggin CofE Primary School?
Apply through Derbyshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Biggin CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Biggin CofE Primary School's term dates?
Biggin CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Derbyshire. In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Wednesday 22 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Thursday 6 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Monday 24 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Biggin CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Biggin CofE Primary School?
Biggin CofE Primary School is at Main Street, Biggin, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0DQ.
Sources: Derbyshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)