High Peak School
High Peak School is an independent special school in Stockport for pupils aged 7 to 16. It has 85 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for High Peak School is Good, from an inspection in January 2026. In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 11.3, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: January 2026. GCSE results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Mudhurst Lane Higher Disley Stockport Cheshire Cheshire SK12 2AP |
| Phone | 01663721731 |
| Reference Number | 141502 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 85 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.18%
Girls: 38.82% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
High Peak School is positioned to likely meet the independent school standards with the proposed material change to increase its pupil capacity. The school has demonstrated a strong commitment to safeguarding, as evidenced by their up-to-date policies and effective risk assessments that are tailored to the specific needs of their pupils, who primarily have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The robust health and safety measures in place further underscore the school's dedication to maintaining a safe environment for both staff and students.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 22 Mar 2016 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- High standards of safeguarding and health and safety practices are in place.
- Adequate systems for reporting and addressing maintenance issues.
- Well-maintained premises with suitable facilities for increased pupil numbers.
- Effective procedures for recruiting and vetting staff.
- Strong leadership committed to continuous improvement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 11.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 5.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at High Peak School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
|
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School
Macclesfield Road, Kettleshulme. High Peak, Cheshire, SK23 7QU |
1.62 miles |
|
Disley Primary School
Disley Primary School, Dane Bank Drive, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 2BD |
1.65 miles |
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Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)
Buxton Road, New Mills, Derbyshire, SK22 3JS |
1.69 miles |
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Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
Buxton Road, Furness Vale, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7PQ |
1.7 miles |
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Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
Reddish Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7DL |
1.74 miles |
|
Whaley Bridge Primary School
Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7HX |
1.79 miles |
|
Hague Bar Primary School
Lower Hague, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 3AP |
2.17 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Longlands Road, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 3BL |
2.24 miles |
|
New Mills Nursery School
Sett Close, High Peak, SK22 4AQ |
2.25 miles |
|
Buxworth Primary School
Station Road, Buxworth, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7NJ |
2.43 miles |
|
New Mills Primary School
Meadow Street, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4AY |
2.43 miles |
|
St George's CofE Primary School
Church Lane, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4NP |
2.44 miles |
|
Brookside Primary School
Ashbourne Drive, High Lane, Ashbourne Drive, High Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 8DB |
2.45 miles |
|
High Lane Primary School
Andrew Lane, High Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 8JQ |
2.76 miles |
|
Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School
Shrigley Road, Pott Shrigley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5RT |
3.07 miles |
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Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)
Aspenshaw Road, Birch Vale, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 1AT |
3.44 miles |
|
Worth Primary School
Birch Road, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1QA |
3.45 miles |
|
Vernon Primary School
Clumber Road, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1NW |
3.88 miles |
|
Adlington Primary School
Brookledge Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4JX |
3.89 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Marley Road, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1LY |
3.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
New Mills School
Church Lane, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4NR |
2.4 miles |
|
Windlehurst School
Windlehurst Road, Hawk Green, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 7HZ |
3.33 miles |
|
Poynton High School
Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1PU |
3.6 miles |
|
Peak School
Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES |
3.81 miles |
|
Acorns School
19b Hibbert Lane, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 7NN |
4.18 miles |
|
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0TQ |
4.43 miles |
|
Marple Hall School
Hill Top Drive, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 6LB |
4.95 miles |
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What is High Peak School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for High Peak School is Good, from an inspection in January 2026.
When was High Peak School last inspected by Ofsted?
High Peak School was last inspected in January 2026.
How many pupils does High Peak School have?
High Peak School has 85 pupils on roll.
What age range does High Peak School cover?
High Peak School for pupils aged 7 to 16.
What are High Peak School's GCSE results?
In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 11.3, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is High Peak School?
High Peak School is at Mudhurst Lane, Higher Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, Cheshire, SK12 2AP.