Peak School
URN: 113039 • High Peak SK23 6ES
Overview
- Name
- Peak School
- URN
- 113039
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John McPherson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Buxton Road, High Peak SK23 6ES
Summary
Peak School is a community special school located in Chinley, North Derbyshire, catering to a diverse range of needs for pupils aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 51 students and a capacity of 52, the school draws from a wide catchment area that includes Derbyshire, Tameside, and Cheshire. It operates under the Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, collaborating with other special schools to enhance educational quality through shared expertise and best practices.
The school prides itself on its individualised approach to education, ensuring that each student receives tailored support to help them thrive. The dedicated staff work closely with pupils to develop their skills and knowledge, fostering an environment where every child can succeed. The ethos at Peak School is centred around valuing unique individuals and promoting personal growth.
Parents interested in learning more about the school are encouraged to visit and engage with the staff. For inquiries or to arrange a visit, the school office can be contacted directly. Peak School aims to provide a nurturing and supportive community for all its students.
The school prides itself on its individualised approach to education, ensuring that each student receives tailored support to help them thrive. The dedicated staff work closely with pupils to develop their skills and knowledge, fostering an environment where every child can succeed. The ethos at Peak School is centred around valuing unique individuals and promoting personal growth.
Parents interested in learning more about the school are encouraged to visit and engage with the staff. For inquiries or to arrange a visit, the school office can be contacted directly. Peak School aims to provide a nurturing and supportive community for all its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Step Forward Educational Trust (45.2)
- The Taxal Centre (45.2)
- Taxal Lodge School (37.5)
- Peak School (36.8)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 52
- Pupils
- 51
- Boys
- 33
- Girls
- 18
- FSM %
- 22.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 51 | 33 | 18 | 52 | 22.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 51 | 33 | 18 | 52 | 22.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 51 | 33 | 18 | 52 | 22.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 51 | 33 | 18 | 52 | 22.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 51 | 33 | 18 | 52 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 51 | 33 | 18 | 52 | 22.50 |
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