Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in High Peak (Derbyshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We empower our children to believe in themselves and dream big, ready to make a positive impact in the world. "Be kind to one another and help each other grow." He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers.
Our aim is to nurture and grow happy, well-rounded and confident children who not only excel academically , but are empowered to flourish in all aspects of life . We hold high aspirations for every child and believe that all children deserve to be inspired , have the courage to dream big and be encouraged to reach their full potential.
With an enriched, vibrant curriculum and supportive environment , we enable our children to explore new interests and develop their own unique strengths and skills to succeed and flourish wherever life may take them.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Computing
- Creative Writing
- Cricket
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Stem
- Accelerated Reader
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 112872
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- High Peak
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Fallon Wilkinson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Graham Atkinson Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jenny Dalton | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emma Cutts | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Carla Myott | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Heather Taylor | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Heather Green | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Fallon Wilkinson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Karen O'Connor | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Marcus Thorpe Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sandra Green Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record