The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 79
- Capacity
- 44%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Craig (Acting Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Tideswell, St. John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8NE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School?
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School currently has 79 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School take?
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School?
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School is in Buxton, SK17 8NE, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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