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Taddington and Priestcliffe School
Goodgraded 25/06/2024Ages 4–1161 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Taddington and Priestcliffe School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Buxton, within the Derbyshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 61 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/06/2024, Taddington and Priestcliffe School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Buxton can view Taddington and Priestcliffe School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 25/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)82%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)36%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake12.5%
Free school meals12.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled111%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.1%
Attendance96.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher9.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence1.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Buxton
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