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Schools in Buxton
21 schools have a Buxton postal address: 16 primary and 2 secondary, with the rest nursery, special, sixth-form and independent schools. Rank them on GCSE and KS2 results, check Ofsted, and add your postcode to sort by distance.
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Averages cover state mainstream schools, the basis of the national figures. Special and independent schools are in the table below but not in the averages.
Ofsted across Buxton
Most recent inspection outcome for every school with a published judgement. Click a bar to filter the table.
Spread of Attainment 8
Number of Buxton secondaries in each band. Click a bar to filter the table.
Buxton schools
Ranked by Attainment 8 — switch the measure to reorder
| Select | # | School | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | 5+ Eng & maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy converter · Not judged | 49.5 | -0.51 | 72% | |
| 2 | Buxton Community School Academy converter | 41.6 | -0.47 | 46% | |
| 3 | Biggin CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | — | — | — | |
| 4 | Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School Academy converter | — | — | — | |
| 5 | Bradshaw Farm Independent School Other independent special school | — | — | — | |
| 6 | Burbage Primary School Academy converter · Good | — | — | — | |
| 7 | Dove Holes CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school · Good | — | — | — | |
| 8 | Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | — | — | — | |
| 9 | Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School Voluntary controlled school | — | — | — | |
| 10 | Great Hucklow CE Primary Voluntary controlled school · Good | — | — | — |
All schools in Buxton (A–Z)
1–21 of 21 schools
- Biggin CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · SK17 0DQ
- Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary SchoolPrimary · SK17 8NE
- Bradshaw Farm Independent SchoolNot applicable · SK17 0QY
- Burbage Primary SchoolPrimary · SK17 9AE
- Buxton Community SchoolSecondary · SK17 9EA
- Dove Holes CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · SK17 8BJ
- Earl Sterndale CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · SK17 0BS
- Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior SchoolPrimary · SK17 7NA
- Great Hucklow CE PrimaryPrimary · SK17 8RG
- Hartington CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · SK17 0AS
- Hollinsclough Church of England AcademyPrimary · SK17 0RH
- Litton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · SK17 8QU
- Manifold Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · SK17 0JP
- Oaklands Manor SchoolNot applicable · SK17 6SS
- Old Sams Farm Independent SchoolNot applicable · SK17 0SN
- Peak Dale Primary SchoolPrimary · SK17 8AJ
- Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · SK17 8EJ
- St Anne's Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · SK17 7AN
- St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · SK17 0NZ
- St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary AcademySecondary · SK17 6AF
- Taddington and Priestcliffe SchoolPrimary · SK17 9TW
Admissions and catchment distances
Buxton schools are in Derbyshire (18) and Staffordshire (3). Apply through the council where you live, even for a school across a council border.
Common questions about schools in Buxton
How many schools are there in Buxton?
21 open schools have a Buxton postal address: 16 primary, 2 secondary and 3 others (nursery, special, sixth-form and independent).
Which state secondary schools in Buxton have the best GCSE results?
By Attainment 8 in the latest Department for Education results: St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (49.5), Buxton Community School (41.6). Progress 8, grade 5+ English and maths and Ofsted are in the table on this page.
Which council handles school admissions in Buxton?
Buxton schools are in Derbyshire and Staffordshire. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in a neighbouring council area, and each school’s admission rules decide who gets a place.