Peak Dale Primary School
Buxton, SK17 8AJ · Derbyshire · primary school
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259th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 3,927 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 1 | 62% | 0.07 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Peak Dale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 21.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 77 pupils against a stated capacity of 88. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help pupils reach the higher standard in reading, writing and maths?
What Ofsted said about Peak Dale Primary School
Overview
This small village school is described as ‘full of heart’, with a shared vision for pupils to achieve highly academically and personally. The report highlights a ‘well-considered curriculum’ that is ordered logically, ensuring pupils build knowledge gradually and are well prepared for their next stage in education.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy and proud of their school’, behaving well and showing ‘positive attitudes to their learning’.
- The early reading programme is taught well, with most pupils learning to read with ‘accuracy and fluency’.
- Pupils benefit from ‘curriculum gift’ experiences, such as creating art and performing poetry, alongside a focus on outdoor learning.
- Needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly, with advice from external organisations used to reduce barriers.
- Governors fulfil their statutory responsibilities with diligence, ensuring the school has the capacity to keep improving.
Areas to improve
- Occasionally, activities do not help pupils deepen their subject understanding; the school must ensure curriculum implementation is consistent so knowledge depth is secure.
- Adaptations for pupils with SEND are sometimes not precise enough; the curriculum must be carefully adapted to ensure these pupils are ready for their next learning step.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 21% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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