Chapel-en-le-Frith High School vs Whaley Bridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.3 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
Whaley Bridge Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
142 students
| Measure | Chapel-en-le-Frith High School High Peak, East Midlands | Whaley Bridge Primary School High Peak, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #180 of 329 | #1054 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2247 of 4,090 | #11555 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 941 | 142 |
| Pupils on roll | 941 | 142 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 54.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | High Peak |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.chapelhigh.org.uk | whaleybridge.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chapel-en-le-Frith High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 33.4).
- •Chapel-en-le-Frith High School is the larger school with 941 students compared with 142.
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 Whaley Bridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chapel-en-le-Frith High School ranks higher (44.6 vs 33.4 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 Whaley Bridge Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between High Peak and High Peak in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School: 941. Whaley Bridge Primary School: 142. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chapel-en-le-Frith High School and Whaley Bridge Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School is 180th of 329 and Whaley Bridge Primary School is 1054th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).