Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
High Peak, SK23 0TQ · Derbyshire · secondary school
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8th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 883 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.6 · 57 | 46% | 2.63 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 38% | 2.89 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.9 · 65 | 15% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was +0.34, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Creative Writing, Drama, Farming, Maths, Philosophy and Ethics, Science, and Spanish Clubs, and attend the Hillhead Show.
Getting in
The published school roll is 941 pupils against a stated capacity of 950. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
Overview
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils are happy and maintain positive relationships with staff who know them well. The school maintains high expectations for learning and behaviour, with most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoying their education and achieving well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "well designed," with teachers using strong subject knowledge to explain concepts clearly.
- Pupils feel safe, noting that bullying is rare and that staff would resolve issues effectively if they occurred.
- The school provides a wide range of opportunities for pupils to develop talents through clubs, trips, and roles such as "mental health ambassador."
- Recent changes to the behaviour system have had a "positive impact," resulting in polite, respectful pupils who work hard.
- Leaders and governors are committed to the school’s "inclusive ethos" and provide considerate support for staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ understanding "systematically" to resolve gaps in learning and misconceptions more quickly, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- The school should ensure pupils needing help with literacy receive "focused and swift help" so they can access the full curriculum without falling behind.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.4 |
| 2024/25 | 43.8 |
| 2025/26 | 48.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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