Question 1

Is Great Hucklow CE Primary a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted inspection (10-11 May 2023) judged the school Good overall. The report highlights positive relationships, strong reading and phonics practice, calm behaviour and effective safeguarding; Early Years provision was graded Requires Improvement.

Question 2

What are the fees at Great Hucklow CE Primary?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school, so there are no tuition fees for Reception to Year 6. Nursery fees may apply; families should check the school’s official nursery information and eligibility for 15 or 30 funded hours.

Question 3

How do I apply for a Reception place for September 2027?

Accepted Answer

Reception applications are made through Derbyshire's coordinated admissions process. Derbyshire states applications open 9 November 2026, close at midnight on 15 January 2027, and offers are made on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

What did Ofsted say about Early Years at Great Hucklow CE Primary?

Accepted Answer

In May 2023, Ofsted graded Early Years provision as Requires Improvement, while the overall school judgement and other key areas were Good. Parents of Nursery and Reception children should ask how early years curriculum documentation and assessment have been strengthened since the inspection.

Question 5

What are Together Days at Great Hucklow CE Primary?

Accepted Answer

Together Days are Mondays and Fridays when pupils join with the federation’s other schools for shared learning. The school describes Together Days as covering subjects including PE, music and woodland learning, helping broaden experiences and peer groups in a small-school setting.

Question 6

Does the school offer breakfast club and after-school care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The federation site states breakfast club runs from 8:00am and is free. After-school provision runs Tuesday to Thursday until 4:15pm for £1.50 per child, with an option to extend to 6:00pm for £6 per child.

Question 7

How big is Great Hucklow CE Primary?

Accepted Answer

Ofsted lists the school capacity as 70. The May 2023 inspection report recorded 28 pupils on roll at the time, reflecting a very small village school with mixed-age classes and strong staff-pupil familiarity.

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