Buxton Junior School
URN: 112521 • Buxton SK17 9DR
Overview
- Name
- Buxton Junior School
- URN
- 112521
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ros Carter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0129822156
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Buxton Junior School, Buxton SK17 9DR
Summary
Buxton Junior School is a community primary school located in Buxton, Derbyshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 232 pupils, with a capacity of 240. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to become a confident, curious, and independent learner. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with students, parents, and the wider community to ensure all children thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Buxton Junior School is designed to offer a diverse range of opportunities, integrating outdoor learning and life skills alongside academic subjects. The school aims to instill modern British values and equip students with the knowledge necessary to navigate the wider world. With a dedicated staff team, the school focuses on nurturing each child's unique gifts and talents while maintaining high expectations for attendance, behaviour, and engagement in learning.
The headteacher, Mrs Ros Carter, encourages parental involvement and communication, believing that collaboration between home and school is vital for student success. Buxton Junior School aims to prepare children for their transition to secondary education, fostering a positive attitude towards learning and personal development.
The curriculum at Buxton Junior School is designed to offer a diverse range of opportunities, integrating outdoor learning and life skills alongside academic subjects. The school aims to instill modern British values and equip students with the knowledge necessary to navigate the wider world. With a dedicated staff team, the school focuses on nurturing each child's unique gifts and talents while maintaining high expectations for attendance, behaviour, and engagement in learning.
The headteacher, Mrs Ros Carter, encourages parental involvement and communication, believing that collaboration between home and school is vital for student success. Buxton Junior School aims to prepare children for their transition to secondary education, fostering a positive attitude towards learning and personal development.
Useful links
- Governors' Area (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Attendance & Term-Time Absence (sen)
- Other useful SEN advice (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- The SEND System (sen)
- Calendar Dates for Parents/Carers for Academic Year 2024-2025 (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Litton CofE Primary School (66.9)
- Burbage Primary School (64.1)
- Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School (63.1)
- Hartington CofE Primary School (61.4)
- Harpur Hill Primary School (61.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 232
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 120
- FSM %
- 31.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 232 | 112 | 120 | 240 | 31.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 227 | 112 | 115 | 240 | 30.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 225 | 111 | 114 | 240 | 27.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 225 | 111 | 114 | 240 | 27.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 218 | 117 | 101 | 240 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 220 | 114 | 106 | 240 | 14.50 |
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