Curbar Primary School
Calver Bridge, Calver, Hope Valley, S32 3XAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Curbar Primary School is a primary school in Hope Valley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 157th of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2023, report published 13 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2023
Pupils enjoy life at Curbar Primary School. In lessons, they display exceptionally positive attitudes to learning. At playtimes, pupils of all ages play happily together. Older pupils enthusiastically take on roles of responsibility such as playground monitors and reading buddies. They are proud to provide care and support for younger pupils. Pupils strive to follow the 'Curbar code' and to earn rewards for being good 'Curbar citizens'. Children in the early years are eager to learn. Staff help them learn to communicate effectively and work together. The curriculum provides them with an exciting range of activities that is well planned to match their interests and prepare them very well for key stage 1. The school provides a safe and nurturing environment that pupils thrive in. Staff know the pupils very well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to enjoy all the same opportunities as their peers. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Staff support their well-being and teach them how to take care of their mental health. Parents and carers appreciate the exceptional levels of care that the school provides for their children.
What the school should improve
- Much of the curriculum is new. It is not yet delivered consistently well. This means that sometimes pupils do not gain new knowledge securely and their misconceptions are not always addressed quickly. The school needs to ensure that all staff deliver the planned curriculum effectively.
- The school does not yet have a rigorous plan for checking the effectiveness of the curriculum. This means that potential areas for further development are not identified quickly enough. The school needs to establish a routine for systematically checking the impact of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
68 pupils on roll, with places for 74
Schools near Curbar Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Stoney Middleton CofE (C) Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Grindleford Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Pilsley CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Eyam CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Beahan
- Phone
- 01433630266
- Address
- Calver Bridge, Calver, Hope Valley, S32 3XA
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112535
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.