Harpur Hill Primary School

URN: 112523 • Buxton SK17 9LP

Overview

Name
Harpur Hill Primary School
URN
112523
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Vicky Giliker (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
0129823261
Website
Visit
Address
Trent Avenue, Buxton SK17 9LP

Summary

Harpur Hill Primary School, located in Buxton, Derbyshire, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 287 pupils, against a capacity of 350. The school promotes a vision of "learning for life," encouraging students to be aspirational, inquisitive, and to celebrate diversity. The school fosters strong relationships with families and the wider community to create an engaging learning environment.

The curriculum at Harpur Hill encompasses a broad range of subjects, including phonics, religious education, and personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE). The school also offers various extracurricular activities, including clubs and music tuition, to enrich students' learning experiences.

Support services are available for students and families, including access to early help and mental health resources. The school is committed to inclusivity and provides additional support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and engage with the school community through the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA).

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
350
Pupils
287
Boys
145
Girls
142
FSM %
27.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-02-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 287 145 142 350 27.30
2024-09-11 277 138 139 350 27.10
2023-09-11 277 132 145 350 19.10
2022-09-11 277 132 145 350 19.10
2021-09-11 284 139 145 350 16.90
2020-09-11 314 150 164 350 16.90

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