Which is the best primary school in High Peak?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School ranks first of 11 ranked primary schools in High Peak, with 79% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in High Peak ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in High Peak?

11 primary schools in High Peak published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in High Peak, ranked

The 11 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

9%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
2
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
Community school

0%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
3
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
4
St George's CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
5
New Mills Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
6
Hayfield Primary School
Community school

15%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
7
Hague Bar Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
8
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)
Community school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
9
Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

4%

higher standard

34%

expected standard
10
Whaley Bridge Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

31%

expected standard
11
Buxworth Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

0%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in High Peak?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School ranks first of 11 ranked primary schools in High Peak, with 79% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in High Peak ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in High Peak?: 11 primary schools in High Peak published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.