Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School

StatePrimaryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11196 pupils

Reddish Road, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7DLWebsite01663733262

Good196 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected May 2023

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils196

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils196

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

196 / 222 (88%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Ms Karen O'Connor

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 76%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.1%vs 6.1% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence5.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support16.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.1%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health20 pupils (51%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty11 pupils (28%)

Speech, Language & Communication6 pupils (15%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)10

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils196

Free school meals14.3%

English as additional language0.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British95.9%

Mixed Other1.5%

Mixed White & Asian1.5%

Other0.5%

Unclassified0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2026

Spending Per Pupil

£6,314

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,086 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,794

Support staff£1,361

Premises£245

Energy£140

Learning resources£215

Income per pupil£6,169

2023-24

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