Buxton Community School
URN: 149645 • Buxton SK17 9EA
Overview
- Name
- Buxton Community School
- URN
- 149645
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0129823122
- Website
- Visit Buxton Community School website
- Address
-
College Road, Buxton SK17 9EA
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Summary
Buxton Community School is a mixed secondary academy located in Buxton, Derbyshire, with a current enrollment of 1,031 students and a capacity of 1,331. The school is part of the Embark Federation, which emphasizes collaboration among schools to enhance educational experiences. The core values of the school—Family, Integrity, Teamwork, and Success—guide its mission to create a supportive and challenging environment for all students.
The school aims to foster a culture of readiness, respect, and safety, encouraging students to be prepared for learning and to treat others with respect. The headteacher, who took on the role in March 2023, is committed to building on the school's existing strengths and ensuring that students are engaged and motivated to achieve their best.
Buxton Community School offers a quality curriculum designed to develop independent thinkers and effective communicators. The school prioritizes a calm and caring environment where students can thrive academically and personally, preparing them for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.
The school aims to foster a culture of readiness, respect, and safety, encouraging students to be prepared for learning and to treat others with respect. The headteacher, who took on the role in March 2023, is committed to building on the school's existing strengths and ensuring that students are engaged and motivated to achieve their best.
Buxton Community School offers a quality curriculum designed to develop independent thinkers and effective communicators. The school prioritizes a calm and caring environment where students can thrive academically and personally, preparing them for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.
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- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy and Cookies Policy (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- School Term Dates (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1331
- Pupils
- 1031
- Boys
- 510
- Girls
- 521
- FSM %
- 28.60
- Open date
- 2023-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1031 | 510 | 521 | 1331 | 28.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1069 | 518 | 551 | 1331 | 25.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1331 |
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