Hadfield Infant School
Mersey Bank Road, Hadfield, Glossop, SK13 1PNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hadfield Infant School is a primary school in Glossop for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
Hadfield Infant School is at the heart of the community. The school works hard to make sure that all pupils aim to 'Be the best they can be'. Pupils talk about the importance of not giving up. They care about each other. They talk about being kind to everyone. Pupils say that they feel safe in school. Pupils work hard in lessons. The school encourages pupils to do their best. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They are keen to offer opinions and participate in discussions. Pupils have lots of experiences beyond the school curriculum. For example, there are visits from the ambulance service and local doctors. Pupils learn about gardening, and they can take part in local events in the community. Parents and carers have very positive views of the school. One comment, typical of many, was: 'My child is thriving here. I could not wish for a better school.'
What the school should improve
- The sequencing of the curriculum in some subjects does not help pupils to build up their knowledge over time. Some pupils are not able to add to their existing knowledge as easily as they should. The school should ensure that all curriculum subjects are appropriately sequenced so that connections can be made between current and prior learning.
- A small number of pupils do not always attend school as often as they should. These pupils are missing vital learning. Leaders need to ensure that these pupils attend school regularly so they can maximise their potential.
Pupil numbers and mix
140 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Hadfield Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Junior School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Padfield Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Hollingworth Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Francesca Dodd
- Phone
- 01457853958
- Address
- Mersey Bank Road, Hadfield, Glossop, SK13 1PN
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112692
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.