Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Buxton

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Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Buxton, SK17 8EJ

32 Pupils

49 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

15.60% FSM %

14 Boys

18 Girls

About Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Church of England character.

It has 32 pupils on roll. School capacity: 49. Current headteacher: Andrea Tomlinson.

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	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	Hope Valley
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	10074887
URN	112848
Data Last Updated	10-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Helen Wakerley	Chair of Governors	23/10/2025	22/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Olivia Khaira	Governance Professional - Federation	15/07/2024	24/07/2025	N/A
Isobel Board	Governor	23/10/2025	22/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Laura Burnett	Governor	23/10/2025	22/10/2029	Appointed by LA
Sue George	Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff
Payge Hacking	Governor	22/05/2025	21/05/2029	Elected by parents
Sharon Hall	Governor	23/10/2025	22/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Micha Kiely	Governor	23/10/2025	22/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Samantha Pawley	Governor	23/10/2025	22/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Reverend Howard Robson	Governor	17/10/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Claire Rowland	Governor	27/03/2025	26/03/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Andrea Tomlinson	Governor	01/01/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

Peak Dale Primary School

3.86 km • Buxton

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3.94 km • Buxton

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Buxton, Derbyshire.

How many pupils does Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have?

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 32 pupils, with a capacity of 49.

What is the age range at Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The Headteacher at Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Andrea Tomlinson.

Where is Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton, SK17 8EJ, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.

Does Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently open?

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Andrea Tomlinson

Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton, SK17 8EJ

0129822074

www.woodlandfederationofpeakdistrictschools.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 112848

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026