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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School

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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School

Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 0TQ

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.4%
Basics 9-5
37.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.346.4
2023/2448.446.4
2024/2543.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.040.00
2023/24+0.340.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
30.7%
EBacc APS
3.87
EBacc 9-5
17.0%
EBacc 9-4
22.7%
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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Peak School
2.46 km away · Academy special converter
Good
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
6.26 km away · Academy converter
Good
High Peak School
7.13 km away · Other independent special school
New Mills School
7.27 km away · Community school
Good
Buxton Community School
7.56 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Chapel-en-le-Frith High School

Chapel-en-le-Frith High School is a secondary school in High Peak, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 227 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. The school has around 943 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Long Lane, High Peak, SK23 0TQ | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Chapel-en-le-Frith High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Good
  2. May 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Chapel-en-le-Frith High School

What is Chapel-en-le-Frith High School's Ofsted rating?
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Chapel-en-le-Frith High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 227 responses): 89% of parents would recommend Chapel-en-le-Frith High School.
What are Chapel-en-le-Frith High School's latest exam results?
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Chapel-en-le-Frith High School located?
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School is a secondary school in High Peak, Derbyshire (SK23 0TQ).
How many pupils attend Chapel-en-le-Frith High School?
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School has around 943 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Chapel-en-le-Frith High School with other schools?
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