Dame Catherine Harpur's School
URN: 113023 • Derby DE73 7JW
Overview
- Name
- Dame Catherine Harpur's School
- URN
- 113023
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lorna Harvey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332862792
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rose Lane, Derby DE73 7JW
Summary
Dame Catherine Harpur's School is a small independent school located in Derbyshire, catering to children aged 3-11 years. Established in 1744, the school operates with a strong commitment to inclusivity and individuality, valuing each child's unique experiences and interests. With a maximum class size of 15, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters confidence and creativity.
The curriculum is designed to be engaging and flexible, allowing for part-time attendance options such as flexi-schooling and support for home-educated children. This approach encourages parental involvement and collaboration, ensuring that education is tailored to meet the needs of each child. The school promotes a stress-free learning atmosphere, focusing on the holistic development of students.
Dame Catherine Harpur's School has a rich history and is sustained by a dedicated community of parents and staff. Fundraising efforts and volunteer contributions play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the school's facilities and programs, ensuring a supportive and thriving educational environment for all students.
The curriculum is designed to be engaging and flexible, allowing for part-time attendance options such as flexi-schooling and support for home-educated children. This approach encourages parental involvement and collaboration, ensuring that education is tailored to meet the needs of each child. The school promotes a stress-free learning atmosphere, focusing on the holistic development of students.
Dame Catherine Harpur's School has a rich history and is sustained by a dedicated community of parents and staff. Fundraising efforts and volunteer contributions play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the school's facilities and programs, ensuring a supportive and thriving educational environment for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ivy House School (68.5)
- Derby Pride Academy (66.7)
- St Clare's School (66.7)
- St Martins School (66.7)
- St Giles' School (65.7)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 50
- Pupils
- 37
- Boys
- 8
- Girls
- 29
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1987-10-07
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 37 | 8 | 29 | 50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 40 | 21 | 19 | 50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 41 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 41 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 41 | 0.00 |
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