How many pupils does Peak Dale Primary School have?

Peak Dale Primary School has 75 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Peak Dale Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

21% of pupils at Peak Dale Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Peak Dale Primary School?

Peak Dale Primary School is located at School Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8AJ.

Peak Dale Primary School

School Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8AJ

Not rated

Inspected 1 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

21%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Peak Dale Primary School

Peak Dale Primary School is a community school in Buxton, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 75 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 21% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 75 / 88 (85%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 October 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.9%

Free school meals

EAL

5.3%

SEN support

21.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

21%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

10.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

5.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

13.4

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

2.43

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£39,577

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,561 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,591

Spend per pupil

£8,984

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: School Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8AJ
Phone: 0129822695
Headteacher: James Handley
Website: www.peakdale.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Peak Dale Primary School?: Peak Dale Primary School is a community school in Buxton, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Peak Dale Primary School have?: Peak Dale Primary School has 75 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Peak Dale Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 21% of pupils at Peak Dale Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Peak Dale Primary School?: Peak Dale Primary School is located at School Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8AJ.

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