Chapel-en-le-Frith High School vs Dove Holes CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
High Peak · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
941 students
Dove Holes CofE Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
41 students
| Measure | Chapel-en-le-Frith High School High Peak, East Midlands | Dove Holes CofE Primary School Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #180 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #2247 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 941 | 41 |
| Pupils on roll | 941 | 41 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 48.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | High Peak | Buxton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.chapelhigh.org.uk | www.doveholes.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chapel-en-le-Frith High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 29.4).
- •Chapel-en-le-Frith High School is the larger school with 941 students compared with 41.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chapel-en-le-Frith High School better than Dove Holes CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chapel-en-le-Frith High School ranks higher (44.6 vs 29.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chapel-en-le-Frith High School and Dove Holes CofE Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between High Peak and Buxton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School: 941. Dove Holes CofE Primary School: 41. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chapel-en-le-Frith High School and Dove Holes CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School is 180th of 329 and Dove Holes CofE Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).