Biggin CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Main Street Biggin Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0DQ |
| Phone | 0129884279 |
| Reference Number | 112822 |
Biggin CofE Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance, maintaining its reputation as a good school. The school fosters an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and happy, and staff ensure that they are well supported in their learning. There is a strong focus on high expectations, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school provides thoughtful education through its well-planned curriculum and varied extracurricular activities, such as trips and clubs, fostering positive attitudes among students. Despite its strengths, there are areas for improvement. A few subjects within the curriculum lack detailed planning and clarity in the knowledge and vocabulary that should be taught. Moreover, while support for pupils with SEND is generally effective, the individual education plans (IEPs) lack specific detail regarding the extra support necessary for better progress. Addressing these areas will help the school enhance its overall performance further.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 18 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.44%
Girls: 55.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 11 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 05 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 19 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school.
- The school promotes high expectations for all pupils.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Effective new approach to early reading and phonics.
- Pupils engage well in learning activities.
- Positive attitudes towards learning and low levels of disruption.
- A variety of extracurricular activities and community involvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of detailed planning in some subjects.
- IEPs for pupils with SEND lack specific details on support.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hartington CofE Primary School
The Dale, Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0AS |
1.76 miles |
|
Parwich Primary School
Parwich, Parwich Primary School, Parwich, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1QJ |
3.5 miles |
|
Elton CofE Primary School
Main Street, Elton, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2BW |
4.23 miles |
|
Manifold Church of England Primary School
Off Leek Road, Warslow, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0JP |
4.44 miles |
|
Monyash CofE Primary School
Church Street, Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JH |
4.49 miles |
|
Youlgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary School
Alport Lane, Youlgrave, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1WN |
4.72 miles |
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