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Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Buxton, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 32 pupils, and a capacity of 49 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4–11

Age range

32

Pupils

49

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by Derbyshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton, SK17 8EJ
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
15.6% of pupils
DfE URN
112848

Other Primary Schools in Buxton

If Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Buxton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a capacity of 49 places and currently has 32 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Buxton, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.