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Peak School

Buxton Road, High Peak, SK23 6ES
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Peak School
High Peak, SK23 6ES
89 Pupils
90 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
67.10% FSM %
65 Boys
24 Girls
About Peak School

Peak School is a mixed-gender Academies located in High Peak, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 2–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 89 pupils on roll. School capacity: 90. Current headteacher: Jo Howarth.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District High Peak
Parliamentary Constituency High Peak
Ward Blackbrook
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-08-2018
UKPRN 10068331
URN 146053
Data Last Updated 12-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Claire Chidzey-Carn Chair of Local Governing Body 10/06/2021 09/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Hanna Savoury Chair of Local Governing Body 27/01/2025 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Hanna Savoury Chair of Local Governing Body 27/01/2025 26/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Shephard Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 23/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Carty Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 17/07/2024 — N/A
Lucy Browes Local Governor 22/01/2025 29/04/2025 Elected by parents
Rachel Forster Local Governor 22/01/2025 21/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Jo Howarth Local Governor 15/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Kirsty Kelly Local Governor 09/07/2025 08/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Mayo Local Governor 17/07/2024 16/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Miss Chloe Tyler Local Governor 24/01/2024 16/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zoe Wragg Local Governor 05/02/2026 04/02/2030 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Chinley Primary School
0.43 km • Chinley
Other
Buxworth Primary School
2.26 km • High Peak
Other
Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School
2.45 km • High Peak
Other
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
2.46 km • High Peak
Other
Whaley Bridge Primary School
3.77 km • High Peak
Other
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
3.83 km • High Peak
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Peak School is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in High Peak, Derbyshire.
Peak School has 89 pupils, with a capacity of 90.
Peak School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at Peak School is Mrs Jo Howarth.
Peak School is at Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, SK23 6ES, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Peak School: Has a sixth form.
Peak School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jo Howarth
Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, SK23 6ES
01663750324
peakschool.co.uk
Location
SK23 6ES  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146053
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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