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Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · High Peak · SK23 7DL

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

192

Local authority

Derbyshire

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 4–11, in High Peak, Derbyshire, 192 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 16.8%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chester.

Open schools in High Peak
15
Primary schools in High Peak
11
Academies among open schools in High Peak
27% (4)
Open schools in SK23
10
Primary in SK23
8
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Primary in Derbyshire LA
354

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in High PeakNear SK23

Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
112872

Location

Address
Reddish Road, Whaley Bridge
Postcode
SK23 7DL
Town
High Peak
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
High Peak
Constituency
High Peak
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
192
Boys / girls
110 / 82
School capacity
222
Capacity fill
192 / 222 (86%)
Free school meals
16.8%
FSM pupils
32
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Karen O'Connor
Telephone
01663733262
Website
http://www.taxalprimary.co.uk

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Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • Unknown date — School remains Good (Report)