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Peak School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Peak School is a academy special converter not applicable school in High Peak, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 89 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–19

Age range

89

Pupils

90

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Peak School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Peak School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Peak School — School Information

Full address
Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, SK23 6ES
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Free school meals
67.1% of pupils
DfE URN
146053

Frequently Asked Questions — Peak School

Is Peak School oversubscribed?

Peak School is operating close to its capacity of 90 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Peak School?

Admission to Peak School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Peak School cover?

Peak School is a not applicable school in High Peak, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Peak School?

Peak School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.