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Peak School
- All-through
- Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside SK23 6ES
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils show positive behaviours towards staff and each other.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers ensure that any pupils falling behind catch up.
Academic Progress: Pupils do not build on their knowledge over time in all subjects.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have high expectations and use rewards to motivate pupils.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Leaders do not provide enough detail about what they expect pupils to learn.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Most staff feel supported with their workload. Leaders are starting to develop middle leaders.
Communication with Parents: Parents say their children feel safe at school and leaders communicate well with them.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are appreciative of the support, especially for those with complex needs.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: There is a policy for relationships and sex education (RSE) in place.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: When bullying happens, leaders ensure that they deal with it quickly.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders should ensure clarity around what knowledge pupils should learn through the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Staff manage complex and difficult behaviours effectively.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that all pupils are safe and respond quickly to concerns.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have access to enrichment activities like visits to the cinema and walking in the community.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders do not ensure students gain enough careers information, advice and guidance.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Leaders should ensure pupils receive the necessary guidance for informed decisions about their next steps.
Support for SEND: Pupils with the most complex needs are well cared for and supported in their sensory needs.
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About Us
Peak School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 81 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.48% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.67 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.28% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.76 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 83% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.55% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.77 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.69% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.63% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Peak School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1