Bamford Primary School
URN: 112504 • Hope Valley S33 0AR
Overview
- Name
- Bamford Primary School
- URN
- 112504
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Gemmell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01433651267
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fidlers Well, Hope Valley S33 0AR
Summary
      Bamford Primary School is a community school located in Hope Valley, Derbyshire, catering to children aged 5 to 11, with a current enrolment of 59 pupils. The school prides itself on being an integral part of the local community, fostering strong partnerships among parents, staff, and students to achieve high educational standards. The school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in its latest inspection and has received recognition for its commitment to quality education and community engagement.
The curriculum at Bamford Primary is broad and balanced, covering essential subjects such as English, maths, science, and the arts, alongside personal, social, and health education (PSHE). The school also emphasizes outdoor activities and environmental responsibility, exemplified by recent fundraising efforts for solar panel installation, which aims to reduce the school's carbon footprint and energy costs.
Support for students is a key focus, with provisions for special educational needs and a commitment to safeguarding. The school encourages a sense of adventure and resilience among its pupils through various extracurricular activities, including clubs and community events, thereby nurturing well-rounded individuals.
      The curriculum at Bamford Primary is broad and balanced, covering essential subjects such as English, maths, science, and the arts, alongside personal, social, and health education (PSHE). The school also emphasizes outdoor activities and environmental responsibility, exemplified by recent fundraising efforts for solar panel installation, which aims to reduce the school's carbon footprint and energy costs.
Support for students is a key focus, with provisions for special educational needs and a commitment to safeguarding. The school encourages a sense of adventure and resilience among its pupils through various extracurricular activities, including clubs and community events, thereby nurturing well-rounded individuals.
Useful links
- Welcome Booklet (other)
- Watch our video here (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Curbar Primary School (61.9)
- Eyam CofE Primary School (61.8)
- Edale CofE Primary School (59.9)
- Grindleford Primary School (57.9)
- Hope Primary School (57.4)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 107
- Pupils
- 59
- Boys
- 30
- Girls
- 29
- FSM %
- 6.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 59 | 30 | 29 | 107 | 6.80 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 66 | 37 | 29 | 107 | 10.60 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 74 | 41 | 33 | 107 | 14.90 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 74 | 41 | 33 | 107 | 14.90 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 77 | 39 | 38 | 107 | 13.00 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 77 | 41 | 36 | 107 | 9.10 | 
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