Located in Combs High Peak, Combs Infant School is a primary school, 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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/04/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 7
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 38
Number of Pupils: 16
Number of Boys: 8
Number of Girls: 8

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British93.80%15
Other (any other ethnic group)6.30%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Not applicable

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.