Peak Dale Primary School
URN: 112656 • Buxton SK17 8AJ
Overview
- Name
- Peak Dale Primary School
- URN
- 112656
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Handley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0129822695
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Road, Buxton SK17 8AJ
Summary
Peak Dale Primary School is a small community school located in Buxton, Derbyshire, with a current enrollment of 75 pupils and a capacity of 88. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where outstanding behaviour and mutual respect are integral to daily life. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision, "We have Heart," which emphasizes the importance of caring for every child and ensuring that no one is left behind.
The curriculum at Peak Dale is designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning through a creative and practical approach. The school collaborates with the CREATE Federation, allowing staff to benefit from peer support and professional development, while students enjoy opportunities for social interaction through shared events and trips.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the school actively seeks feedback to enhance the educational experience. With a strong commitment to the emotional and academic development of each child, Peak Dale Primary School aims to prepare students for future success in a nurturing environment.
The curriculum at Peak Dale is designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning through a creative and practical approach. The school collaborates with the CREATE Federation, allowing staff to benefit from peer support and professional development, while students enjoy opportunities for social interaction through shared events and trips.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the school actively seeks feedback to enhance the educational experience. With a strong commitment to the emotional and academic development of each child, Peak Dale Primary School aims to prepare students for future success in a nurturing environment.
Useful links
- Calender of Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Home (other)
- "We have heart" (other)
- Admissions (other)
- SIP ONLINE (other)
- Subject Leadership (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Litton CofE Primary School (66.9)
- Burbage Primary School (64.1)
- Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School (63.1)
- Hartington CofE Primary School (61.4)
- Harpur Hill Primary School (61.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 88
- Pupils
- 75
- Boys
- 40
- Girls
- 35
- FSM %
- 18.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 75 | 40 | 35 | 88 | 18.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 73 | 38 | 35 | 88 | 19.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 74 | 39 | 35 | 88 | 18.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 74 | 39 | 35 | 88 | 18.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 78 | 40 | 38 | 88 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 74 | 35 | 39 | 88 | 15.10 |
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