St Andrew's CofE Junior School
About St Andrew's CofE Junior School
If you're looking for a Church of England junior school in the High Peak area, the parent experience at St Andrew's CofE Junior School is worth a close look. The school is currently oversubscribed, with 205 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, which suggests it's a popular choice among local families. While the data doesn't include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the fact that the school is running close to capacity is a practical signal of demand. The headteacher, Amanda Cornwall, leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its two most recent inspections, with the most recent graded inspection taking place in 2021. Notably, inspectors rated personal development as Outstanding, which is a strong indicator that children are well supported beyond just academic work. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and the quality of education all received Good grades, so the school is performing solidly across the board.
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The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2021Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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