Burbage Primary School
URN: 112520 • Buxton SK17 9AE
Overview
- Name
- Burbage Primary School
- URN
- 112520
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anthony Tierney (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0129822278
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cavendish Avenue, Buxton SK17 9AE
Summary
Burbage Primary School is a community school located in Buxton, Derbyshire, with a mixed-gender enrolment of approximately 349 pupils, just under its capacity of 350. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where children can develop resilience, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. The ethos is centred on building confidence and inspiring achievement, with a strong emphasis on empathy and kindness.
The school operates fourteen classes, accepting 50 children into the Reception cohort each year. Burbage Primary School values effective communication and encourages parents to engage with teachers regarding any concerns. The school promotes a partnership between families and the wider community, ensuring that every child is nurtured according to their individual needs and backgrounds.
Burbage Primary also prioritises the teaching of British values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and active participation in the democratic process. The curriculum is designed to support the development of self-confidence and social responsibility, preparing students for their future roles as citizens. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The school operates fourteen classes, accepting 50 children into the Reception cohort each year. Burbage Primary School values effective communication and encourages parents to engage with teachers regarding any concerns. The school promotes a partnership between families and the wider community, ensuring that every child is nurtured according to their individual needs and backgrounds.
Burbage Primary also prioritises the teaching of British values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and active participation in the democratic process. The curriculum is designed to support the development of self-confidence and social responsibility, preparing students for their future roles as citizens. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Litton CofE Primary School (66.9)
- Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School (63.1)
- Hartington CofE Primary School (61.4)
- Harpur Hill Primary School (61.0)
- Taddington and Priestcliffe School (60.9)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 349
- Boys
- 170
- Girls
- 179
- FSM %
- 14.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 349 | 170 | 179 | 350 | 14.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 350 | 169 | 181 | 350 | 13.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 347 | 178 | 169 | 350 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 347 | 178 | 169 | 350 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 339 | 173 | 166 | 350 | 11.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 348 | 176 | 172 | 350 | 8.90 |
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