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Harpur Hill Primary School
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Harpur Hill Primary School
- Primary
- High Peak SK17 9LP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers' sound subject knowledge supports their good teaching of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are taught an enriching and broad curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders have not ensured that teachers鈥� expectations in subjects other than English and mathematics are as high.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils now make consistently good progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders monitor pupils鈥� progress routinely so they can quickly support those who need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well because of the effective care provided by adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Adults use their skills effectively to ensure that pupils with SEND make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: All parents agreed that their children are safe in the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is good.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents and carers are supportive of the work of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents receive helpful information from the school and say that the school has improved.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are committed and hard-working. The quality of teaching has improved and is now consistently good.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching is leading to improving outcomes. Pupils make good progress by the time they leave key stage 2.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders provide good training for staff, improving the quality of teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders are new to their posts and have not developed the skills to bring about improvements.
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About Us
Harpur Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 277 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school contains 12 classes in the main school and a governor-run nursery in a separate building. There are about 350 students enrolled there. Reception and Nursery can be started when a child is four and turns three. Harpur Hill Primary School and Nursery is located in Harpur Hill, on the edge of the town of Buxton, Derbyshire. The Peak District National Park encircles the town, which is a well-liked destination for tourists from all over the nation and abroad. It is renowned for its natural spa, mineral water, and ownership of an opera house. The renowned Buxton Dome is home to a location for the University of Derby. On a nearby slope, Solomon's Temple, a Victorian gimmick, stares down at the school. Additionally, it appears on our school's logo. If you would like a paper copy of any information (e.g. policies etc) found on our website, then please ask at the office (or telephone/email). These will be offered without cost.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | 25.8 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.12% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% 10 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 9.76% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 6 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% 16 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.52% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.32% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harpur Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1