Biggin CofE Primary School
Main Street, Biggin, Buxton, SK17 0DQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Biggin CofE Primary School is a primary school in Buxton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2012, report published 18 April 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2022
The values of 'achieve, believe and care' (the ABCs) shine through at this small, inclusive, rural school. Pupils say that they feel happy and safe here. They enjoy the scenic, outdoor environment and the play equipment at breaktimes and lunchtimes. Pupils behave well. They are polite and respectful. They say that bullying does not happen. A common view was: 'The staff always cheer us up if we feel sad.' Staff have high expectations. This includes for those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff know the pupils and their families very well. They skilfully provide appropriate activities in both mixed-age classes. Pupils work hard. Pupils enjoy a variety of trips out and visitors to the school. There are several popular clubs and activities for them to try. There are opportunities to learn a musical instrument. Pupils take on various roles and responsibilities to support the running of the school. Parents hold positive views of the school, a typical comment being: 'Fantastic village school. My child always comes home happy and excited about the school day.'
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the precise knowledge and key vocabulary that leaders want pupils to learn, and by when, is not as clear as it could be. Leaders should ensure that there is clarity and precision around the knowledge and vocabulary that they want pupils to learn, and by when, from the early years through to Year 6.
- Pupils' IEPs are not as precise as they could be. They do not contain specific enough detail regarding who will provide the necessary extra support and when it will be delivered. Consequently, some pupils with SEND are not making as much progress as they could. Leaders should ensure that pupils' IEPs contain this extra detail to help pupils with SEND progress through the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
17 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near Biggin CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartington CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Parwich Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Elton CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Manifold Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Monyash CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Teresa Nicholls
- Phone
- 0129884279
- Address
- Main Street, Biggin, Buxton, SK17 0DQ
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112822
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.