Taddington and Priestcliffe School
Voluntary aided primary school in Buxton (Derbyshire).
Location
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Taddington Primary School is a unique and creative environment. We believe that our school is an inspiring place.. What we Value ...showing mutual respect in every way ..being more tolerant and patient when working with others
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 112892
- Type
- Voluntary aided 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
- Derbyshire Dales
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jill Skidmore | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Chloe Ortton | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Anna Newton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elise Drake | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Revd John Howard Robson | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jennie Handley | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Cat Labio | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Natalie Doughty | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Nigel Gourlay | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jonathan Moon | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Peter Roberts | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Reverend Mary Washbrook | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr James Handley | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
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