The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 81
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 32.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Parry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Buxton Road, Furness Vale, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School?
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School take?
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School?
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School is in High Peak, SK23 7PQ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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