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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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