The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 34% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
34%
-28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 499
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Jacquie Barber (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Warmbrook Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0NL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School?
Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School currently has 499 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School take?
Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School?
Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School is in High Peak, SK23 0NL, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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