Combs Infant School is a primary school in Combs High Peak, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Combs Infant School currently has around 16 pupils on roll, which is about 42% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Lesser Lane, Combs High Peak, SK23 9UZ |
| Website: | http://www.combsinfantschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01298813120 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Joanna Sweatmore |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112525 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 38 |
| Number of Pupils: | 16 |
| Number of Boys: | 8 |
| Number of Girls: | 8 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.80% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combs Infant School Lesser Lane , Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 9UZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel-en-le-Frith High School Long Lane , Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0TQ | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Peak & Dales Support Centre 25 High Street , SK23 0HD | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Step Forward Educational Trust 25 High Street , Chapel En-le-Frith SK23 0HD | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.