The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 32
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 15.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Tomlinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8EJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 32 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Buxton, SK17 8EJ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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