Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
School Name: Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School Address: Buxton Road, Furness Vale Town/City: High Peak County: Derbyshire Postcode: SK23 7PQ Telephone Number: 01663 744103 Website: www.furnessvale.derbyshire.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Parry
Capacity: 116
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 72 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 62% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.4%
URN: 112648
DfE Number: 830/2269
UKPRN: 10070877
UPRN: 10010744288
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: High Peak (E07000037)
Constituency: High Peak (E14001287)
Electoral Ward: Whaley Bridge (E05010649)
Easting & Northing: 400851E, 383480N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 20' 55.85" N 1° 59' 18.75" W
Plus Code: 9C5W82X6+GH
DfE Record: View record
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