Peak Dale Primary School — Primary School in Buxton

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Peak Dale Primary School

Buxton, SK17 8AJ

75 Pupils

88 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

18.70% FSM %

40 Boys

35 Girls

About Peak Dale Primary School

Peak Dale Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Derbyshire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 75 pupils on roll. School capacity: 88. Current headteacher: James Handley.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Derbyshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community 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	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10076134
URN	112656
Data Last Updated	23-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Susan Skidmore	Chair of Governors	01/09/2024	23/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Doughty	Governor	04/09/2024	03/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Elise Drake	Governor	01/10/2024	30/09/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Nigel Gourley	Governor	04/09/2024	31/10/2027	Appointed by LA
James Handley	Governor	04/09/2024	03/09/2028	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jennie Handley	Governor	04/09/2024	03/09/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Cat Labio	Governor	04/09/2024	03/09/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Jonathan Moon	Governor	04/09/2024	03/09/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Anna Newton	Governor	13/10/2025	12/10/2029	Elected by parents
Chole Orton	Governor	01/12/2025	30/11/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Peter Roberts	Governor	04/09/2024	03/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Revd John Robson	Governor	04/09/2024	03/09/2028	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)