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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
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- Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0TQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils currently at the school make good progress in most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding; they are diligent and committed to their learning.
Academic Progress: High expectations of learning; some need help with literacy
Behaviour and Attitudes: Polite and respectful pupils; bullying is rare
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and plan interesting activities.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders use targeted funding well to support pupils' learning.
Qualifications and Training: Regular training enhances skills
Strengths and Challenges: Proud staff; workload considerations
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is good overall. Teaching and learning should be consistently strong across the school.
Current Educational Practices: Strong subject knowledge; need better pupil understanding checks
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils undertake various responsibilities and volunteer in the local community.
Communication: Parents are provided with opportunities to support their children through information evenings.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents overwhelmingly believe the school is well led and managed.
Opportunities for Involvement: School parliament and events
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents have a positive view
Communication: Improving communication needed
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils are confident that they can talk to an adult if they have any concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders take effective action to improve pupils’ progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff resolve issues quickly
Actions for Quality Improvement: Clear moral purpose; focus on literacy gaps
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is extremely rare; safeguarding arrangements are highly effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral support is a key strength; bullying is extremely rare.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding; safe school environment
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Good pastoral care; orderly school
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide and enriching range of extra-curricular activities with high participation levels.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities support emotional and mental health.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor activities including sports and Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs like football, drama available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encourages participation without undermining academics
Career Counselling Services: Excellent careers information and guidance for pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Almost all pupils stay in education or training after Year 11.
Career Counselling Services: Well-prepared careers programme
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND in the enhanced resource provision make strong progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Well supported with clear procedures
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About Us
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 951 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B+
|
A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 49% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 43.48% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.10 | 2.67 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 44.28% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 2.76 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 8 | 29.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 5 | 44.55% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 22.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 3 | 10.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 1 | 15.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.98 | 2.77 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 83.69% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 34.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 27.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 63% | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.63% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 5 | 28.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 42.79% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 20.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 12 | 8.58% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 7 | 12.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.66 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.43% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 77.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 39.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 6.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.21% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.21% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 29.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 44.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 21.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 13.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 14.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 76% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 42.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 33.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 4.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 0.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 8.96% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.79% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
