The short version
83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 29
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Humpleby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Earl Sterndale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0BS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School?
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School currently has 29 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School take?
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School?
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School is in Buxton, SK17 0BS, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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