Dove Holes CofE Primary School

About Dove Holes CofE Primary School

Dove Holes CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Buxton, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 49 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024) rated it Good. 31.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Derbyshire →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

49 / 84 (58%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 January 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hallsteads, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8BJ

Phone

01298812808

Headteacher

James Handley

Website

www.doveholes.derbyshire.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dove Holes CofE Primary School?

Dove Holes CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Buxton, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Dove Holes CofE Primary School have?

Dove Holes CofE Primary School has 49 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dove Holes CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Dove Holes CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).

Where is Dove Holes CofE Primary School?

Dove Holes CofE Primary School is located at Hallsteads, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8BJ.