Peak School, based in High Peak, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Peak School currently has around 51 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.7% boys and 35.3% girls. Around 22.5% 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.
| Address: | Buxton Road, High Peak, SK23 6ES |
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| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr John McPherson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113039 |
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 52 |
| Number of Pupils: | 51 |
| Number of Boys: | 33 |
| Number of Girls: | 18 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinley Primary School Buxton Road , SK23 6DR | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxworth Primary School Station Road , Buxworth SK23 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School Warmbrook Road , Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0NL | 3out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel-En-Le-Frith CofE Infant School Warmbrook Road , Chapel-En-le-Frith SK23 0NL | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmbrook Junior School Warmbrook Road , Chapel-En-le-Frith SK23 0NL | - not rated | 2,804 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak School Buxton Road , Chinley SK23 6ES | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak School Buxton Road , Chinley SK23 6ES | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Peak & Dales Support Centre 25 High Street , SK23 0HD | - not rated | 2,333 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 | 2,333 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.