Dame Catherine Harpur's School in Ticknall is a flourishing and friendly rural school, catering for children from age 3 right up to age 11. There are currently about 30 children in school full time, divided into two classes. Plus a maximum of 8 children in the nursery class in any session. An environment small enough for children to receive individual encouragement and support, yet large enough to provide them with social and intellectual stimulation and a rich variety of experiences.