Peak Forest
School summary
Peak Forest is a notably small independent school in Hyde, Tameside, with around 24 pupils on roll. Its intimate scale sets it apart from larger independents, allowing for a close-knit, personal environment in which each child is well known to staff. The school is co-educational and admits pupils from age 11. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and led by headteacher Ms Natalie Ogden.
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Teaching & academics
With an entry point at 11 and an 11+ admissions process, Peak Forest selects pupils joining at the start of secondary education. Its small roll of around 24 means teaching can be highly individualised, with very low pupil numbers per class. Families considering the school will find a setting where individual attention is a defining feature.
Head · Ms Natalie Ogden
School life & ethos
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A genuinely small, fee-paying independent in Hyde, Peak Forest will appeal to families seeking a personal, closely supervised setting rather than the scale of a larger school.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.