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Schools in the parish of Whaley Bridge
3 schools in the parish of Whaley Bridge, plus 7 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Whaley Bridge, which includes Folds. There are no separate figures for Folds. What each figure covers
In the area
3
Nearby (5 km)
7
Pupils in area
406
Phases
1
PrimarySecondaryOtherCentre of Folds
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School | Community school | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Oct 2024 · Read report | 72 | SK23 7PQ |
| Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, May 2023 · Read report | 192 | SK23 7DL |
| Whaley Bridge Primary School | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Jul 2022 · Read report | 142 | SK23 7HX |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combs Infant School Primary | Community school | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Apr 2025 · Read report | 14 | 2.4 km |
| Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School Primary | Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Jan 2025 · Read report | 66 | 2.9 km |
| Buxworth Primary School Primary | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Oct 2022 · Read report | 104 | 3.2 km |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith High School Secondary | Community school | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Oct 2024 · Read report | 941 | 3.7 km |
| Peak School Other | Academy special converter | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Jul 2025 · Read report | 86 | 4.5 km |
| Chinley Primary School Primary | Foundation school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 234 | 4.7 km |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School Primary | Voluntary controlled school | Good Graded inspection, Sept 2023 · Read report | 495 | 4.8 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).