The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 67% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 89
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 67.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Howarth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Peak School's Ofsted rating?
Peak School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Peak School?
Peak School currently has 89 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Peak School take?
Peak School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Peak School?
Peak School is in High Peak, SK23 6ES, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Peak School have a sixth form?
Yes, Peak School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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