Dame Catherine Harpur's School
Dame Catherine Harpur's School is an independent school in Derby for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 40 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Dame Catherine Harpur's School is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
Ofsted inspection: July 2019.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Rose Lane Ticknall Derby Derbyshire DE73 7JW |
| Reference Number | 113023 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 40 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.5%
Girls: 42.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Dame Catherine Harpur’s School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good across all inspection areas. The recently appointed headteacher has made substantial strides in enhancing the educational experience, including the implementation of effective assessment systems and staff training. The school benefits from strong relationships between staff and pupils, a broad curriculum, and an overall environment where pupils feel safe and happy. The school particularly excels in science and the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make good progress. However, there are some areas needing attention, particularly in developing pupils' problem-solving skills in mathematics and improving their writing skills.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Jun 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2015 | Additional inspection |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 May 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership from the headteacher and proprietor.
- Consistently good quality of teaching throughout the school.
- Positive relationships between staff, pupils, and families.
- Pupils behave well and feel safe and happy.
- Broad and balanced curriculum that engages pupils.
- Effective provision and progress for pupils with SEND.
- High levels of attendance compared to national averages.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited development of problem-solving and reasoning skills in mathematics.
- Insufficient writing practice, affecting handwriting, spelling, and grammar.
- Inconsistent encouragement for early years children to contribute to discussions.
In 2025–26, 40.0% of pupils at Dame Catherine Harpur's School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 2.5% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Dame Catherine Harpur's School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Dame Catherine Harpur's School is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
When was Dame Catherine Harpur's School last inspected by Ofsted?
Dame Catherine Harpur's School was last inspected in July 2019.
How many pupils does Dame Catherine Harpur's School have?
Dame Catherine Harpur's School has 40 pupils on roll.
What age range does Dame Catherine Harpur's School cover?
Dame Catherine Harpur's School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Dame Catherine Harpur's School?
Dame Catherine Harpur's School is at Rose Lane, Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JW.