Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN: 112848 • Buxton SK17 8EJ
Overview
- Name
- Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- URN
- 112848
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrea Tomlinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0129822074
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hernstone Lane, Buxton SK17 8EJ
Summary
Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Buxton, Derbyshire, is part of the Woodland Federation of Peak District Schools, which includes Great Hucklow and Stoney Middleton CE Primary Schools. Established in 2018, the federation aims to enhance educational opportunities through collaboration, allowing pupils to benefit from shared resources and experiences. The school currently has 32 pupils, with a capacity of 49, and 15.6% of students eligible for free school meals.
The curriculum focuses on creating a supportive environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, physically, and academically. The school promotes a holistic approach to education, emphasizing the development of healthy, happy learners. Weekly "Together Days" provide opportunities for mixed-age learning, where students engage in music, physical education, and outdoor learning activities, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
Peak Forest CE Primary School is committed to inclusivity, with special educational needs support integrated into its ethos. The school encourages parental involvement and offers flexible schooling options to meet diverse family needs, ensuring every child receives the support they require to flourish.
The curriculum focuses on creating a supportive environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, physically, and academically. The school promotes a holistic approach to education, emphasizing the development of healthy, happy learners. Weekly "Together Days" provide opportunities for mixed-age learning, where students engage in music, physical education, and outdoor learning activities, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
Peak Forest CE Primary School is committed to inclusivity, with special educational needs support integrated into its ethos. The school encourages parental involvement and offers flexible schooling options to meet diverse family needs, ensuring every child receives the support they require to flourish.
Useful links
- Our Federation Governors (governance)
- Absence, Attendance & Punctuality (sen)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- View Full Calendar (calendar)
- Elective Home Education (inc Flexi-Schooling) from the DfE (download)
- Home Education UK (download)
- Federation Policies (other)
- Policies and Documents linked to Safeguarding (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
- 49
- Pupils
- 32
- Boys
- 14
- Girls
- 18
- FSM %
- 15.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 32 | 14 | 18 | 49 | 15.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 31 | 14 | 17 | 49 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 26 | 7 | 19 | 49 | 3.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 26 | 7 | 19 | 49 | 3.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 28 | 9 | 19 | 49 | 7.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 32 | 14 | 18 | 49 | 3.10 |
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