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Peak School

Peak School, High Peak
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Peak School

Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, SK23 6ES

A Good-rated special school in High Peak where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
89
Ages
2-19
FSM
67.1%
Capacity
90
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Peak School

Peak School is a secondary school in High Peak, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 12 responses), 83% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 89 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Buxton Road, High Peak, SK23 6ES | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Peak School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2025 — Good
  2. Dec 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Jul 2013 — Good (predecessor: Peak School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Peak School

What is Peak School's Ofsted rating?
Peak School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Peak School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 12 responses): 83% of parents would recommend Peak School.
What are Peak School's latest exam results?
Peak School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Peak School located?
Peak School is a secondary school in High Peak, Derbyshire (SK23 6ES).
How many pupils attend Peak School?
Peak School has around 89 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Peak School with other schools?
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