High Peak primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 62%. 17% achieve the higher standard—more than double the England average of 8%. Hague Bar Primary School, Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School, and Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 87% of schools rated Good or Outstanding. With 15 schools serving this Peak District area, families in New Mills, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Buxton, and Glossop have access to welcoming community schools that blend strong results with the character of a rural setting. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Buxworth Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Combs Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Chinley Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Hayfield Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hague Bar Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #8 | St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, High Peak | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #10 | New Mills Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #11 | St George's CofE Primary School, High Peak | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #4 | Whaley Bridge Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
