St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
72%
Capacity
228
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the High Peak community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll, operating at 72% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julia Wiggins, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10086th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 34 in High Peak.
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 27 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in High Peak, St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lightwood Road, Buxton, High Peak, SK17 7AN |
| Headteacher | Julia Wiggins |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.2% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 315 (72% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
10086th of 13,686
Nationally
961st of 1,353
In East Midlands
18th of 34
In High Peak
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lightwood Road, Buxton
High Peak, SK17 7AN
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