Hartington CofE Primary School, Buxton
Hartington 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 June 2024. It was 38% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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 26 Oct 2026
Hartington CofE Primary School in detail
Hartington CofE Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include swimming, Lego, STEM and art.
The school runs after-school care.
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Hartington CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Hartington CofE Primary School as their first choice and 6 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hartington CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hartington CofE Primary School are Biggin CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, Good); Manifold Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good); St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (3.9 miles); and Monyash CofE Primary School (4 miles, Good, 50% reading, 50% maths).
Biggin CofE Primary SchoolManifold Church of England Primary SchoolSt Bartholomew's Church of England Primary SchoolMonyash CofE Primary School
Who goes there
4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (27.3%) received SEN support and 1 (4.5%) 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
Hartington CofE Primary School had 2 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 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 Hartington CofE Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Square (opposite), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hartington CofE Primary School issued 0 suspensions, 0 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are rightly proud of their small school. They are known, cared for and nurtured as individuals. They are welcoming and polite. They are happy and safe. Pupils develop a mature understanding of diversity, equality and respect.
The school's high behavioural expectations are met consistently. Pupils behave very well. They play and socialise nicely at lunchtimes. Older pupils enjoy looking out for, and play with younger peers. New pupils are made to feel very welcome. 'Playground buddies' help build friendships and make sure that all are included. Pupils enjoy learning. They work well together. They learn well. Their work is displayed and celebrated in the school.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Since the previous inspection the school has reviewed its curriculum to reflect the breadth and ambition of the national curriculum. The mathematics curriculum continues to be well thought through. Pupils revisit previous learning to consolidate and deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts.
The school has carefully balanced improving the early years curriculum and subject curriculums with staff workload in this small school. Leaders have prioritised improving some subject curriculums. For example, the history, computing and music subject curriculums identify the key knowledge that pupils will learn and when, thus enabling pupils to build learning step-by-step. Leaders have deliberately and successfully reorganised the delivery of science in Years 1 to 6 to match pupils' learning in the different years. However, some subject curriculums, such as art and geography, are not as ambitious as others.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
4.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
7.0
Avg class size
7.0
KS2
1
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Hartington CofE Primary School
Community Police Visit
29 Sep 2026
First Aid Training KS1
29 Sep 2026
“God’s Wonderful World” - MAST Assembly
25 Sep 2026
MAST Assembly with Hannah Will
24 Sep 2026
First Aid Training KS2
22 Sep 2026
End of Term Party Day
23 Jul 2026
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Term dates
Hartington 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 Hartington CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hartington 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
38%
Available places
23 pupils
60 places
37 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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
31.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
22
Total Pupils
10
Boys
12
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
11.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
School Funding
£12,299
Per pupil
£337k
Total funding
£3k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
10.0%
Persistent absence
20
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hartington CofE Primary School
What is Hartington CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hartington CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Hartington CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hartington 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 Hartington CofE Primary School?
Hartington CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 38% of its 60 places.
How big are the classes at Hartington CofE Primary School?
Classes at Hartington CofE Primary School average 7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hartington CofE Primary School?
Hartington CofE Primary School has around 22 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hartington CofE Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Hartington CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 10% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hartington CofE Primary School?
Apply through Derbyshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Hartington 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 Hartington CofE Primary School's term dates?
Hartington 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 Hartington 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 Hartington CofE Primary School?
Hartington CofE Primary School is at The Dale, Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0AS.
Sources: Derbyshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)