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St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy

High Peak, SK17 7ANPrimary School·Ages 5-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressLightwood Road, Buxton, High Peak, SK17 7AN
HeadteacherJulia Wiggins
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils228
Free School Meals (FSM)27.2%
School Capacity228 / 315 (72% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 74%

961st of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 71%

18th of 34

In High Peak

Top 53%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

53%

Expected Standard

6%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:74%
Higher:35%
Writing
Expected:62%
Higher:12%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:71%
Higher:15%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

57%

'23/24

53%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

5
Sports HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsDanceAthleticsSwimmingCross CountryRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaChoirChessFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

27

Applications

47

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

0129823589www.stannesbuxton.srscmat.co.uk

Lightwood Road, Buxton

High Peak, SK17 7AN

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Lightwood Road, Buxton

High Peak, SK17 7AN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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