Whaley Bridge Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Whaley Bridge Primary School is a primary school in High Peak for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 123rd of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 July 2022, report published 22 September 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

16 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths31%

31%, 31 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

142 pupils on roll, with places for 262

Eligible for free school meals22.5%

22.5%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.8%

2.8%, 18.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support30.3%

30.3%, 15.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan14.1%

14.1%, 8.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Whaley Bridge Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	79% met the expected standard
Buxworth Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good	71% met the expected standard
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	44% met the expected standard
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Seren Hathway
Phone: 01663732354
Website: whaleybridge.derbyshire.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7HX
Local authority: Derbyshire
URN: 112647

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.