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
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).
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).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- S.E.N.D. (sen)
- Presenting EBSA : Emotional – Based - School Avoidance. Support groups at Fairfield, Buxton and New Mills, High Peak. (sen)
- School Diary >> (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
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- Admissions and New Starters (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Litton CofE Primary School (66.9)
- Burbage Primary School (64.1)
- Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School (63.1)
- Hartington CofE Primary School (61.4)
- Taddington and Priestcliffe School (60.9)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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