Great Hucklow CE Primary
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Great Hucklow Buxton Derbyshire SK17 8RG |
| Phone | 01298871293 |
| Reference Number | 112819 |
Great Hucklow CE Primary School is performing well overall, rated as good across various domains, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment where strong relationships are built between pupils and staff. Notably, the school has implemented an ambitious curriculum that places a central focus on reading and provides pupils with diverse learning experiences. However, improvements in early years provision are needed, particularly in curriculum documentation, which lacks detail in some areas, to ensure that all children can achieve good developmental outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 35 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.29%
Girls: 45.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 17 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.4% |
| Unclassified | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 04 Feb 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community among students and staff.
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Well-structured and ambitious curriculum.
- Positive pupil attitudes and behaviour.
- Effective safeguarding measures are in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Early years curriculum documentation lacks detail.
- Subject leaders are still developing their leadership skills.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery
Church Street, Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 9HJ |
1.9 miles |
|
Litton CofE Primary School
Litton, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8QU |
2.02 miles |
|
Bradwell Junior School
Hugh Lane, Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 9JB |
2.04 miles |
|
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School
Tideswell, St. John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8NE |
2.09 miles |
|
Eyam CofE Primary School
Church Street, Eyam, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 5QH |
2.69 miles |
|
Castleton CofE Primary School
Back Street, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WE |
3.5 miles |
|
Stoney Middleton CofE (C) Primary School
High Street, Stoney Middleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 4TL |
3.51 miles |
|
Hope Primary School
Edale Road, Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6ZF |
3.53 miles |
|
Bamford Primary School
Fidlers Well, Bamford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 0AR |
3.88 miles |
|
Grindleford Primary School
Sir William Hill, Grindleford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 2HS |
3.96 miles |
|
Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8EJ |
4.08 miles |
|
Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
School Lane, Hathersage, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 1BZ |
4.1 miles |
|
Longstone CofE Primary School
The Cross, Main Street, Great Longstone, Derbyshire, DE45 1TZ |
4.13 miles |
|
Curbar Primary School
Calver Bridge, Calver, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 3XA |
4.85 miles |
|
Taddington and Priestcliffe School
Taddington, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9TW |
4.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hope Valley College
Castleton Road, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6SD |
3.41 miles |