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Biggin CofE Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Biggin CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Buxton, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 18 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

18

Pupils

60

Capacity

30%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Biggin CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Biggin CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Biggin CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Biggin CofE Primary School is managed by Derbyshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Biggin CofE Primary School: 60 places, 30% filled: places available

Biggin CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 60 places. 18 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 30%. At 30% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.2% of pupils at Biggin CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Derbyshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Derbyshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →

Biggin CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Main Street, Biggin, Buxton, SK17 0DQ
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.2% of pupils
DfE URN
112822

Other Primary Schools in Buxton

If Biggin CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Buxton are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Derbyshire

Biggin CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Derbyshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Biggin CofE Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Biggin CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Biggin CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Biggin CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Biggin CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Biggin CofE Primary School has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 18 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Biggin CofE Primary School?

Biggin CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Biggin CofE Primary School cover?

Biggin CofE Primary School is a primary school in Buxton, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Biggin CofE Primary School?

Biggin CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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