The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 31.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Ros Carter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Buxton Junior School, Mosley Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Buxton Junior School?
Buxton Junior School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buxton Junior School take?
Buxton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Buxton Junior School?
Buxton Junior School is in Buxton, SK17 9DR, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Buxton Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Buxton Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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