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Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School

Buxton Road, Furness Vale, High Peak, SK23 7PQ

A Good-rated primary school in High Peak where 71% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school

Pupils

Ages

3-11

FSM

32.1%

Capacity

116

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

93.0%

Writing

93.0%

Maths

86.0%

RWM Combined

71.0%

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About Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School

Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in High Peak, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 34 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 81 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Buxton Road, High Peak, SK23 7PQ | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Good
Apr 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School

What is Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 34 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School.

What are Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School's latest exam results?

Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School located?

Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in High Peak, Derbyshire (SK23 7PQ).

How many pupils attend Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School?

Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School has around 81 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School with other schools?

View Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Derbyshire.