The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 56.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Jayne Mercer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Boarstone Lane, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFairfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
John Duncan School (Special)
Special school · 1.6km away
Harpur Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Burbage Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School?
St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School take?
St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School?
St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School is in Buxton, SK17 7NA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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