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Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton SK17 8EJ
Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Derbyshire). It has about 30 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In June 2015 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Environment and Representation.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite low.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Attainment: There is no attainment information for this school.
Progress: There is no progress information for this school. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.
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