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Whaley Bridge Primary School

Buxton Road, High Peak, SK23 7HX
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Whaley Bridge Primary School
High Peak, SK23 7HX
137 Pupils
262 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
22.60% FSM %
72 Boys
65 Girls
About Whaley Bridge Primary School

Whaley Bridge Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in High Peak, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 137 pupils on roll. School capacity: 262. Current headteacher: Seren Hathway.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District High Peak
Parliamentary Constituency High Peak
Ward Whaley Bridge
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077127
URN 112647
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Bingle Chair of Governors 17/11/2022 16/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Heather Casey Governor 30/11/2025 29/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Mark Ford Governor 25/11/2023 24/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rodney Gilmour Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Seren Hathway Governor 02/11/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Andy Hooton Governor 12/10/2023 11/10/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Lauren Lejamble Governor 03/05/2023 02/05/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Kathryn Murray Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves Governor 23/03/2025 22/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fay Walton Governor 30/11/2021 29/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
0.44 km • High Peak
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Buxworth Primary School
1.65 km • High Peak
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Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
2.41 km • High Peak
Other
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School
2.69 km • Kettleshulme. High Peak
Other
High Peak School
2.9 km • Cheshire
Other
Peak School
3.77 km • High Peak
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Whaley Bridge Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in High Peak, Derbyshire.
Whaley Bridge Primary School has 137 pupils, with a capacity of 262.
Whaley Bridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Whaley Bridge Primary School is Ms Seren Hathway.
Whaley Bridge Primary School is at Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7HX, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Whaley Bridge Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Whaley Bridge Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Seren Hathway
Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7HX
01663732354
whaleybridge.derbyshire.sch.uk
Location
SK23 7HX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112647
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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