Whaley Bridge Primary School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2022
Leaders' ambition for there to be 'a time for every child to shine' is evident in the day-to-day running of the school. Staff care about pupils and want them to do well and to be able to 'shine' every day. Pupils get on well. They recognise that everyone is unique. They are considerate of each other. As one pupil said: 'Everyone is really welcoming and caring.' Pupils understand what constitutes bullying. They know how to deal with it should it happen to them or someone else. Whaley Bridge pupils learn the right way to behave. As one pupil told an inspector: 'If you do something wrong, you get a lesson on how to get it right.' Pupils earn team points and additional playtime, and gain recognition in celebration assemblies for behaving well. This motivates them. The school council completes varied and valued work. Their 'Jubilee Picnic' was well organised and successful. The 'Whaley's Got Talent' show was memorable and attracted the support of some very well-known celebrities. Pupils are proud to be 'safeguarding sheriffs'. They work with leaders to help pupils to feel safer at school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the precise knowledge that pupils need to know and remember is not clearly identified. Teachers cannot systematically check on how well pupils are learning the curriculum. Leaders should continue to refine the curriculum so that the sequence of learning is clear in all subjects and identifies the important knowledge that pupils need to know. They should ensure that teachers check that pupils can recall this and amend the curriculum accordingly if required.
- While leaders keep detailed records of behaviour and attendance, they do not routinely evaluate these to identify trends or patterns that might emerge over time. This means that they may not pick up on issues that require support or challenge. More frequent and incisive analysis of records will help to address potential issues sooner.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
142 pupils on roll, with places for 262
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
- 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.