Whaley Bridge Primary School
URN: 112647 • High Peak SK23 7HX
Overview
- Name
- Whaley Bridge Primary School
- URN
- 112647
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Seren Hathway (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01663732354
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Buxton Road, High Peak SK23 7HX
Summary
Whaley Bridge Primary School, located in High Peak, Derbyshire, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 137 pupils, well below its capacity of 262. Established in 1911, the school prides itself on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, guided by its motto, "For every child a chance to shine." The leadership, under Headteacher Seren Hathway since November 2020, emphasizes high academic expectations alongside personal support for all students.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to inspire lifelong learning. Daily English and Maths lessons, along with dedicated phonics instruction in the early years, form the core of the educational approach. Additionally, the curriculum is enriched with creative and engaging activities, encouraging children to become independent and motivated learners.
Whaley Bridge Primary School is committed to inclusivity, providing enhanced support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school employs a Graduated Approach to ensure tailored support for all learners, fostering a strong partnership with families to achieve the best outcomes for each child.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to inspire lifelong learning. Daily English and Maths lessons, along with dedicated phonics instruction in the early years, form the core of the educational approach. Additionally, the curriculum is enriched with creative and engaging activities, encouraging children to become independent and motivated learners.
Whaley Bridge Primary School is committed to inclusivity, providing enhanced support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school employs a Graduated Approach to ensure tailored support for all learners, fostering a strong partnership with families to achieve the best outcomes for each child.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- 27 Oct Half Term (school closed to pupils) (other)
- Skip to main content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- DCC Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School (64.1)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary (63.4)
- Hayfield Primary School (61.8)
- Hague Bar Primary School (61.5)
- Hague Bar Primary School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 262
- Pupils
- 137
- Boys
- 72
- Girls
- 65
- FSM %
- 22.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 137 | 72 | 65 | 262 | 22.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 72 | 49 | 262 | 24.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 142 | 80 | 62 | 262 | 24.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 142 | 80 | 62 | 262 | 24.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 160 | 97 | 63 | 262 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 188 | 112 | 76 | 262 | 15.40 |
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