The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 943
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 23.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Greg Raynor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0TQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Chapel-en-le-Frith High School a selective school?
No. Chapel-en-le-Frith High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chapel-en-le-Frith High School's Ofsted rating?
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chapel-en-le-Frith High School?
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School currently has 943 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chapel-en-le-Frith High School take?
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chapel-en-le-Frith High School?
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School is in High Peak, SK23 0TQ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chapel-en-le-Frith High School have a sixth form?
No, Chapel-en-le-Frith High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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