Is Taddington and Priestcliffe School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 4th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Taddington and Priestcliffe School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 88% of pupils at Taddington and Priestcliffe School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Taddington and Priestcliffe School?

Applications for Reception places at Taddington and Priestcliffe School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Taddington and Priestcliffe School

Taddington, Buxton, SK17 9TW

Local ranking4th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 88.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 25.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 100.0%
Writing (Expected): 100.0%
Maths (Expected): 88.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 100.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 8

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 61
Boys: 41 (64%)
Girls: 23 (36%)
Capacity: 56 (114% full)
SEND: 24.6%
FSM Eligible: 13.1%
EAL: 1.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 22.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 8.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.9
Budget per Pupil: £8,788/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 98.3%
White Other: 1.7%

98.3%

White British

1.7%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

0129885278

school@taddingtonpriestcliffe.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Taddington

Buxton, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 112892
UKPRN: 10074875
Establishment No.: 3337

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