MixedIndependent

High Peak School

Cheshire, Cheshire, North West · SK12 2AP

High Peak School is a small independent school in Cheshire, with around 89 pupils on roll and a mixed intake from age 11. Its modest size sets it apart from larger independents, allowing for a close-knit environment under headteacher Ms Rachel Boylan. The school is inspected by the ISI and follows a GCSE curriculum, with no religious character or boarding provision. Families considering it should look closely at the published attainment figures, which sit well below national averages.

89

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
89
Location
Cheshire, Cheshire, North West
Website
https://www.kedlestongroup.com/our-schools-homes/residential-schools/high-peak-school/home

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Ms Rachel Boylan

Latest results

Attainment 8

11.3

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The school offers GCSE qualifications and reports an average Attainment 8 score of 11.3, considerably lower than the national average of 46.9. No pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. These results suggest the school may serve pupils with particular needs or circumstances, and parents are encouraged to discuss academic provision directly with the school.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

The last word

A very small independent setting in Cheshire where individual attention is likely a defining feature, though its published attainment figures warrant careful discussion before applying.

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High Peak School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is High Peak School located?

High Peak School is located at Mudhurst Lane, Higher Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 2AP.

What type of school is High Peak School?

High Peak School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend High Peak School?

High Peak School has approximately 89 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.