The short version
75% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 24
- Capacity
- 75%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Ogden
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
First Steps Together, Stockport Road, Hyde, SK14 3QF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Peak Forest's Ofsted rating?
Peak Forest was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Peak Forest?
Peak Forest currently has 24 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Peak Forest take?
Peak Forest caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Peak Forest?
Peak Forest is in Hyde, SK14 3QF, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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