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Schools in SK23

A postcode district in Derbyshire

  • Postcode district
  • 17 schools and nurseries

In short: SK23 is a postcode district in Derbyshire with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries179 primary · 2 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in SK23

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All SK23 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in SK23

9 in SK23, best first

Chinley Primary School

Chinley, SK23 6DR · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

26 first choices, 27 offers made

Met the standard at 1176%

England 62%

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
234
Pupils per teacher
24.3
View school Chinley Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in SK23

2 in SK23, best first

Chapel-en-le-Frith High School

High Peak, SK23 0TQ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

185 first choices, 158 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
941
Pupils per teacher
16.2
View school Chapel-en-le-Frith High School

Nurseries in SK23

7 in SK23, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in SK23

1 in SK23, by the school's Eduscope score

Peak School

High Peak, SK23 6ES · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
14.8%
Pupils
86
Pupils per teacher
6.8
View school Peak School

Special Schools in SK23

1 in SK23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Peak School

High Peak, SK23 6ES · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
14.8%
Pupils
86
Pupils per teacher
6.8
View school Peak School
The map

Every school in SK23, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School, GoodCombs Infant School, Good in every areaBuxworth Primary School, GoodChinley Primary School, GoodWhaley Bridge Primary School, GoodFurness Vale Primary and Nursery School, Good in every areaTaxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School, GoodChapel-en-le-Frith High School, Good in every areaChapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School, GoodPeak School, Good in every areaFirst Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd, GoodChinley Day Nursery, GoodSunshine Nursery School, GoodBuxworth Pre School, GoodCheeky Monkeys, GoodThe Kid Company LLP, OutstandingThe Bridge Nursery, Expected standard or better
  • Outstanding1
  • Good11
  • Not graded yet5
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in SK23 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every SK23 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

SK23 has 17 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in SK23

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about SK23

How many schools are in SK23?

SK23 has 17 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in SK23?

The highest-ranked schools in SK23 on Eduscope are Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School, Chinley Primary School, Chapel-en-le-Frith High School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How do I choose the right school in SK23?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in SK23 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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