SchoolScoresHathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
School Lane, Hathersage, Hope Valley, S32 1BZ
01433 650434 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Hope Valley comparisons use the 8 of its 11 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hope Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hope Valley. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hope Valley. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hope Valley. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hope Valley. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 86% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hope Valley. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hope Valley figures pool parents at the Hope Valley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
16 pupils in this year group.
75% — 16 points above the Derbyshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 24 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 11 state primary schools in Hope Valley. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 7th highest of 11 state primary schools in Hope Valley. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 11 state primary schools in Hope Valley. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 11 state primary schools in Hope Valley. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Hope Valley. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 11 state primary schools in Hope Valley. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Hope Valley. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Hope Valley. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools in Hope Valley. Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 11 state primary schools in Hope Valley. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 104th highest of 260 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 11.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bamford Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- Grindleford Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2023.
How did Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
95% of the 19 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School as their first choice for 17 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 17 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112885.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.