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Buxton Infant School

High Peak, SK17 6QBPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 41 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Buxton Infant School

Buxton Infant School, a state primary for children aged 3 to 7 in High Peak, Derbyshire, was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023. That rating represents a change from its previous inspection in 2011, when it was judged Outstanding. The 2023 inspection gave the school top marks of Outstanding for personal development, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management were all rated Good. The early years provision, which covers the youngest children in the school, was also rated Good. With 158 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180, the school is not quite full, but it is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 101 applications for just 41 places, with all 41 first-preference families offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 2.46 applicants per place tells you this is a popular choice locally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHardwick Square, Buxton, High Peak, SK17 6QB
HeadteacherJude Boyd
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils158
Free School Meals (FSM)30.4%
School Capacity158 / 180 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsICT SuiteSensory RoomSports HallGymnasiumForest SchoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingTennisDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirChessEco ClubArt ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buxton Infant School

Buxton Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.