Whaley Bridge Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whaley Bridge Primary School
Address: Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge
Town/City: High Peak
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: SK23 7HX
Telephone Number: 01663 732354
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Seren Hathway
Capacity: 262
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 142 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 54% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.5%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 112647
DfE Number: 830/2268
UKPRN: 10077127
UPRN: 10010744164
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: High Peak (E07000037)
Constituency: High Peak (E14001287)
Electoral Ward: Whaley Bridge (E05010649)

Easting & Northing: 401084E, 381080N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 19' 38.19" N 1° 59' 6.18" W
Plus Code: 9C5W82G7+WX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Ian Bingle - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2026.
  • Mrs Heather Claire Casey - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 November 2029.
  • Mr Mark Andrew Ford - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2027.
  • Mr Rodney Bruce Gilmour - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 November 2026.
  • Mrs Seren Hathway - Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dr Andy Hooton - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 October 2027.
  • Ms Lauren Lejamble - Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 2 May 2027.
  • Mrs Kathryn Murray - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2029.
  • Mrs Fay Walton - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 November 2025.