Best 3 Primary schools in High Peak – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) (Primary) in High Peak; Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School (Primary) in High Peak; Buxworth Primary School (Primary) in High Peak — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation), Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School and Buxworth Primary School. They are primary phase and community school and voluntary controlled school type located around High Peak, Derbyshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–25–30%; all under Derbyshire local authority.

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Attribute	Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) SK22 1AT	Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School SK23 0NL	Buxworth Primary School SK23 7NJ
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Community school
Location	High Peak Derbyshire SK22 1AT	High Peak Derbyshire SK23 0NL	High Peak Derbyshire SK23 7NJ
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Jun 2024	2 15 Nov 2023	2 1 Dec 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	89	480	105
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Derbyshire (830)	Derbyshire (830)	Derbyshire (830)
Website	www.thornsett.derbyshire.sch.uk	www.cps.derbyshire.sch.uk	www.buxworthprimaryschool.org.uk
Telephone	01663744391	01298812000	01663732426
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

SK22 1AT

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: High Peak
Derbyshire
SK22 1AT
Ofsted: 2 23 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derbyshire (830)
Website: www.thornsett.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01663744391

Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School

SK23 0NL

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 0NL
Ofsted: 2 15 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derbyshire (830)
Website: www.cps.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01298812000

Buxworth Primary School

SK23 7NJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 7NJ
Ofsted: 2 1 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derbyshire (830)
Website: www.buxworthprimaryschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01663732426

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.