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Peak Forest

Tameside·Not applicable·North West·Other independent special school·SK14 3QF
URN: 150682

Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.

What the data says

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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed

Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.

Pupil progress
Limited progress data

No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.

Getting a place
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Admissions and catchment

Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Tameside for local comparison.

Tameside hub
Fairfield High School for Girls
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 52.6Progress 8 +0.55
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Laurus Ryecroft
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 51.6Progress 8 +0.73
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Droylsden Academy
Attainment 8 47.7Progress 8 +0.14
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Alder Community High School
Ofsted Requires improvementAttainment 8 46.6Progress 8 -0.28
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School information

URN150682
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
PhaseNot applicable
TypeOther independent special school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-16
HeadteacherNatalie Ogden
Trust—
Admissions—
Religious character—
PostcodeSK14 3QF
Latest pupils24
FSM eligible—

Contact and identifiers

First Steps Together, Stockport Road, Hyde, SK14 3QF

www.firststepseducation.ukView local authority page3301180974
DfE number6008
UKPRN—
Opened29 May 2024
GIAS updated28 Jan 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated28 Jan 2026
Latest KS4 year—
Latest KS2 year—
Ofsted published—