Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Dove Holes CofE Primary School

Hallsteads, Buxton, SK17 8BJ
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Dove Holes CofE Primary School
Buxton, SK17 8BJ
49 Pupils
84 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
36.70% FSM %
24 Boys
25 Girls
About Dove Holes CofE Primary School

Dove Holes CofE Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Buxton and the surrounding area in Derbyshire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 49 pupils on roll. School capacity: 84. Current headteacher: James Handley.

Information on Dove Holes CofE Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District High Peak
Parliamentary Constituency High Peak
Ward Limestone Peak
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074902
URN 112809
Data Last Updated 16-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (1)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jill Skidmore Chair of Governors 25/10/2023 24/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
3.18 km • High Peak
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Combs Infant School
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Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dove Holes CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Buxton, Derbyshire.
Dove Holes CofE Primary School has 49 pupils, with a capacity of 84.
Dove Holes CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Dove Holes CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Dove Holes CofE Primary School is Mr James Handley.
Dove Holes CofE Primary School is at Hallsteads, Dove Holes, Buxton, SK17 8BJ, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Dove Holes CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Dove Holes CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Handley
Hallsteads, Dove Holes, Buxton, SK17 8BJ
01298812808
www.doveholes.derbyshire.sch.uk
Location
SK17 8BJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112809
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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