St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School
School Name: St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School Address: Boarstone Lane, Fairfield Town/City: Buxton County: Derbyshire Postcode: SK17 7NA Telephone Number: 0129822551 Website: http://www.fairfield-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 7-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Jayne Mercer
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 165 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 69% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 56.4%
URN: 112806
DfE Number: 830/3019
UKPRN: 10075885
UPRN: 10010754848
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: High Peak (E07000037)
Constituency: High Peak (E14001287)
Electoral Ward: Stone Bench (E05010646)
Diocese: CE12(Diocese of Derby)
Easting & Northing: 407081E, 373639N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 15' 37.24" N 1° 53' 42.62" W
Plus Code: 9C5W7463+4W
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Caitlin Bisknell - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 May 2026.
- Mrs Samantha Bowers - Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Tracey Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2030.
- Ms Christine McMullen - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2021 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
- Mr Joe McNulty - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Jayne Alison Mercer - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Neil Redman - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
- Mrs Catherine Reed - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2021 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
- Mrs Catherine Reeds - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 July 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
- Rev John Howard Robson - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 11 July 2028.
- Mrs Pauline Salt - Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 June 2030.
- Mr Matthew Stone - Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 25 January 2028.
- Mrs Layla Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2026.