Great Hucklow CE Primary
School Lane, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Great Hucklow CE Primary is a primary school in Buxton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2023, report published 5 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
This is a happy school where relationships between pupils and staff are positive. Leaders work hard to ensure that the school feels part of the wider federation of schools. There is a palpable sense of community. The 'together days' further cement the sense of being part of something special. These days make sure that pupils learn to be respectful and provide opportunities to enhance pupils' learning. The woodland environment surrounding the school is well used to enhance the curriculum. For example, it is used every week to bring learning in science to life. All staff are ambitious for pupils to succeed, particularly those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve this ambition because staff really know and understand them. Staff nurture talents by providing a range of different experiences. Leaders actively seek out partnerships to further enhance what the school can offer, such as opportunities to take part in sport. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They collaborate well in class, supporting each other with their learning. Pupils behave well. They know that staff care for them and will help them if they need it. Pupils say bullying does not happen but know that staff will deal with it should it occur.
What the school should improve
- Leaders are still developing some aspects of their leadership skills, particularly checking how well the curriculum is being implemented. As a result, they are not yet providing clear guidance on how to improve the teaching of the curriculum in a few subjects. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders have the skills and expertise they need so that they can lead their subjects and support teachers effectively.
- In some of the areas of learning in EYFS, the curriculum documentation lacks detail. As a consequence, teachers are not always clear on the progress some pupils make in these areas. Leaders should make sure that all areas of learning in the EYFS curriculum have the necessary detail to enable staff to deliver a comprehensive curriculum that will enable all children to secure good levels of development in all areas.
Pupil numbers and mix
33 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Great Hucklow CE Primary
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Litton CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Bradwell Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 60% met the expected standard |
| Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Eyam CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Andrea Tomlinson
- Phone
- 01298871293
- Address
- School Lane, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RG
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112819
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.