Education
The town has two primary schools, Whaley Bridge Primary School and Taxal and Fernilee Church of England Primary School, although for secondary education children travel further afield, typically to Chapel-en-le-Frith, New Mills, Hope Valley, Buxton, Macclesfield or Stockport.
Schools in these areas could include Chapel-en-le-Frith High School, New Mills School, Hope Valley College, The King's School in Macclesfield and Stockport Grammar School.
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