Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
URN: 112872 • High Peak SK23 7DL
Overview
- Name
- Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
- URN
- 112872
- 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
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen O'Connor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01663733262
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Reddish Road, High Peak SK23 7DL
Summary
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school located in High Peak, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 196 pupils. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally. With a strong emphasis on values such as Strength, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Peace, and Tenacity, the school fosters a supportive community that encourages students to care for one another and take responsibility for their actions.
The curriculum at Taxal and Fernilee is designed to be enriching and varied, ensuring that all children have opportunities to explore new interests and develop their unique skills. The school prides itself on consistently achieving results above the national average in core subjects like reading, writing, and maths, while also recognising the importance of holistic education beyond academics.
Headteacher Karen O'Connor highlights the school's commitment to building strong relationships with parents and the wider community, believing that collaboration is essential for student success. The school actively engages families and community partners to create an inspiring learning experience that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and resilience in every child.
The curriculum at Taxal and Fernilee is designed to be enriching and varied, ensuring that all children have opportunities to explore new interests and develop their unique skills. The school prides itself on consistently achieving results above the national average in core subjects like reading, writing, and maths, while also recognising the importance of holistic education beyond academics.
Headteacher Karen O'Connor highlights the school's commitment to building strong relationships with parents and the wider community, believing that collaboration is essential for student success. The school actively engages families and community partners to create an inspiring learning experience that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and resilience in every child.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Meet our Governors (governance)
- Message from the Chair of Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- What do our Parents Say? (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Safeguarding policies (other)
- Policies (other)
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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 222
- Pupils
- 196
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 88
- FSM %
- 14.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 196 | 108 | 88 | 222 | 14.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 204 | 107 | 97 | 222 | 13.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 217 | 107 | 110 | 222 | 14.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 217 | 107 | 110 | 222 | 14.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 214 | 99 | 115 | 222 | 14.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 220 | 99 | 121 | 210 | 11.80 |
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