Harpur Hill Primary School, Buxton
Data last updated 16 Mar 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2019 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
A plain-English summary of the full inspection report is coming soon.
At a Glance
27.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
56 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 67%. Maths has remained stable at around 60%. Writing has improved from 66% to 79%.
Class Sizes
23.9
Avg class size
22.5
Infant (KS1)
25.3
KS2
12
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
287 pupils
350 capacity
63 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Buxton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Buxton
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
9,886
Applications
7,225
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.03148%
Overall absence
11.69355%
Persistent absence
248
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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