Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
URN: 112648 • High Peak SK23 7PQ
Overview
- Name
- Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 112648
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Parry (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01663744103
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Buxton Road, High Peak SK23 7PQ
Summary
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School is a small, community-focused school located in High Peak, Derbyshire, with an enrollment of approximately 81 pupils. The school aims to create a nurturing environment that fosters self-confidence and independence in learners, encouraging them to reach their full potential. The ethos centres on the values of respect, resilience, empathy, and teamwork, which are integrated into the curriculum.
The school offers a diverse curriculum that prioritises quality learning experiences and outdoor education, including access to a school garden and new multi-sports pitches. Additionally, Furness Vale provides support for children with additional needs and promotes strong partnerships with parents to enhance educational outcomes.
With a dedicated staff and a commitment to community involvement, Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere. The school encourages parental engagement through various initiatives, including a school lottery aimed at enriching student education. Parents are invited to visit the school to experience its supportive and vibrant community firsthand.
The school offers a diverse curriculum that prioritises quality learning experiences and outdoor education, including access to a school garden and new multi-sports pitches. Additionally, Furness Vale provides support for children with additional needs and promotes strong partnerships with parents to enhance educational outcomes.
With a dedicated staff and a commitment to community involvement, Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere. The school encourages parental engagement through various initiatives, including a school lottery aimed at enriching student education. Parents are invited to visit the school to experience its supportive and vibrant community firsthand.
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Nearby alternatives
- Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School (64.1)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary (63.4)
- Hayfield Primary School (61.8)
- Hague Bar Primary School (61.5)
- Hague Bar Primary School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 116
- Pupils
- 81
- Boys
- 42
- Girls
- 39
- FSM %
- 32.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-12-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 81 | 42 | 39 | 116 | 32.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 89 | 43 | 46 | 116 | 27.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 96 | 46 | 50 | 116 | 17.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 96 | 46 | 50 | 116 | 17.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 96 | 42 | 54 | 116 | 16.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 94 | 43 | 51 | 116 | 12.50 |
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