The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 21% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
21%
-41.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 75
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr James Handley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Peak Dale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8AJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Peak Dale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Peak Dale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Peak Dale Primary School?
Peak Dale Primary School currently has 75 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Peak Dale Primary School take?
Peak Dale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Peak Dale Primary School?
Peak Dale Primary School is in Buxton, SK17 8AJ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Peak Dale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Peak Dale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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