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Harpur Hill Primary School
Trent Avenue, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LP, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.0 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
287
Capacity
350
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, reflected in its above-average performance in expected standards for reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 83% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% expressing they would recommend the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.24400, -1.90879 · SK17 9LP
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112523
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Harpur Hill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Harpur Hill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2019.
Is Harpur Hill Primary School a good school?
Harpur Hill Primary School scores 39.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Harpur Hill Primary School?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harpur Hill Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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