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Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
Reddish Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7DL, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.3 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
222
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, the school boasts an impressive 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 9%, overall satisfaction among parents is likely to be high given the school's strong academic track record.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.32352, -1.98933 · SK23 7DL
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112872
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.taxalprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2012.
Is Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School a good school?
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School scores 70.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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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