Peak School
URN: 146053 • High Peak SK23 6ES
Overview
- Name
- Peak School
- URN
- 146053
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 36.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Howarth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01663750324
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Buxton Road, High Peak SK23 6ES
Summary
Peak School is a community special school located in Chinley, North Derbyshire, catering to pupils with a diverse range of needs from Derbyshire, Tameside, and Cheshire. As part of the Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, the school collaborates with other special schools to enhance educational quality through shared expertise and practices.
With a current enrolment of 89 pupils, Peak School operates above its capacity of 60, reflecting its commitment to providing tailored support for each student. The school prides itself on an individualised approach to education, ensuring that every child receives the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.
The headteacher, Jo Howarth, emphasizes the importance of a supportive environment, where both staff and students work collaboratively towards achieving personal growth. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to learn more about its ethos and offerings, highlighting the school's dedication to fostering a strong community connection.
With a current enrolment of 89 pupils, Peak School operates above its capacity of 60, reflecting its commitment to providing tailored support for each student. The school prides itself on an individualised approach to education, ensuring that every child receives the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.
The headteacher, Jo Howarth, emphasizes the importance of a supportive environment, where both staff and students work collaboratively towards achieving personal growth. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to learn more about its ethos and offerings, highlighting the school's dedication to fostering a strong community connection.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Parent and Carer Events (calendar)
- Post 16 Long Term Plan (other)
- Peak Primary Pathway Long Term Plan (other)
- Peak Secondary Pathways Long Term Plan (other)
- Curriculum Policies (other)
- Mountain Pathway Long Term Plan (other)
- Policies (other)
- Safeguarding at Peak School and Safeguarding Policies (other)
- School Day and Term Times (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Peak School (59.6)
- Step Forward Educational Trust (45.2)
- The Taxal Centre (45.2)
- Taxal Lodge School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 89
- Boys
- 65
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 67.10
- Open date
- 2018-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 89 | 65 | 24 | 60 | 67.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 81 | 58 | 23 | 60 | 58.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 74 | 47 | 27 | 60 | 33.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 74 | 47 | 27 | 60 | 33.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 62 | 39 | 23 | 60 | 27.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 60 | 38 | 22 | 55 | 30.40 |
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