The short version
80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 4
- Capacity
- 80%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Diane Wood
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Sams Farm, Quarnford, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0SN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Old Sams Farm Independent School's Ofsted rating?
Old Sams Farm Independent School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Sams Farm Independent School?
Old Sams Farm Independent School currently has 4 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Sams Farm Independent School take?
Old Sams Farm Independent School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Old Sams Farm Independent School?
Old Sams Farm Independent School is in Buxton, SK17 0SN, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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