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Peak Dale Primary School
School Road, Peak Dale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8AJ, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.1 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
75
Capacity
88
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to student development, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, with 21% of pupils meeting expected standards at KS2. However, the school faces challenges, as no students achieved a higher standard, and its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 7% of schools. Parents may appreciate the school's focus on foundational skills, despite the need for improvement in higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 21% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
White Other1.3%
Location
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53.28481, -1.87004 · SK17 8AJ
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112656
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Peak Dale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Peak Dale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Peak Dale Primary School a good school?
Peak Dale Primary School scores 7.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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