Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Warmbrook Road Chapel-En-le-Frith High Peak Derbyshire SK23 0NL |
| Phone | 01298812000 |
| Reference Number | 133538 |
Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School has demonstrated a good overall effectiveness as assessed in its recent inspection. The school is characterized by a welcoming atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued. A committed staff team engages positively with students and has established a strong culture of inclusion, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious, with recent enhancements made to ensure relevance to the local context, although there are areas where further refinement is needed to deepen pupils' understanding of subject-specific knowledge. Overall, standards in writing and science are improving, reflecting the school’s commitment to continuous advancement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 499 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.7%
Girls: 50.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 41 | 75 |
| 2 | 29 | 27 | 56 |
| 3 | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| 4 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 5 | 39 | 32 | 71 |
| 6 | 28 | 29 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.8% |
| Unclassified | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Apr 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and safety for students
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Ambitious and evolving curriculum with local relevance
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- High levels of parental satisfaction
- Well-established early reading and phonics teaching
- Strong behaviour management strategies
Areas for Improvement
- Variability in the implementation of the curriculum
- Inconsistent delivery of teaching practices across the school
- Need for clearer definition of essential subject knowledge
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 34% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | ||
| Writing | 1.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Chinley Primary School
Buxton Road, Chinley, Derbyshire, SK23 6DR |
1.33 miles |
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Dove Holes CofE Primary School
Hallsteads, Dove Holes, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8BJ |
1.87 miles |
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Combs Infant School
Lesser Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Combs High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9UZ |
1.93 miles |
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Buxworth Primary School
Station Road, Buxworth, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7NJ |
2.54 miles |
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Peak Dale Primary School
School Road, Peak Dale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8AJ |
3.1 miles |
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Whaley Bridge Primary School
Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7HX |
3.17 miles |
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Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
Reddish Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7DL |
3.33 miles |
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Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8EJ |
3.36 miles |
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Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
Buxton Road, Furness Vale, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7PQ |
3.73 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lightwood Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7AN |
4.14 miles |
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Buxton and Leek College
Devonshire Road, Buxton, SK17 6RY |
4.38 miles |
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Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Fairfield Infant & Nursery School, Bench Road, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7PQ |
4.4 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School
Boarstone Lane, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7NA |
4.43 miles |
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Hayfield Primary School
Swallow House Lane, Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 2HB |
4.49 miles |
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Buxton Infant School
Hardwick Square, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6QB |
4.59 miles |
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Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School
Macclesfield Road, Kettleshulme. High Peak, Cheshire, SK23 7QU |
4.62 miles |
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St George's CofE Primary School
Church Lane, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4NP |
4.68 miles |
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Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)
Buxton Road, New Mills, Derbyshire, SK22 3JS |
4.8 miles |
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New Mills Nursery School
Sett Close, High Peak, SK22 4AQ |
4.89 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Longlands Road, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 3BL |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0TQ |
0.65 miles |
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Peak School
Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES |
1.52 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Palace Fields, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AF |
4.21 miles |
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New Mills School
Church Lane, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4NR |
4.7 miles |
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High Peak School
Mudhurst Lane, Higher Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, Cheshire, SK12 2AP |
4.9 miles |