Buxton Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hardwick Square Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6QB |
| Reference Number | 112522 |
Buxton Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in several key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The school's personal development programme stands out as 'Outstanding,' contributing to a happy and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Parents speak highly of the school, with many noting their children's enthusiasm for learning and positive experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 158 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.86%
Girls: 41.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
| 2 | 26 | 22 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.6% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on pupil well-being and happiness.
- Well-structured phonics program supporting effective reading instruction.
- Strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Engaging and well-planned curriculum in most subjects.
- Outstanding personal development opportunities for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some subjects lacks clarity on essential content for pupils.
- Early years curriculum not fully sequenced in some areas.
- Management of staff workload is at an early stage.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 38 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Buxton and Leek College
Devonshire Road, Buxton, SK17 6RY |
0.32 miles |
|
Buxton Junior School
Buxton Junior School, Mosley Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DR |
0.44 miles |
|
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lightwood Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7AN |
0.45 miles |
|
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Fairfield Infant & Nursery School, Bench Road, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7PQ |
0.52 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School
Boarstone Lane, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7NA |
0.68 miles |
|
Harpur Hill Primary School
Trent Avenue, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LP |
0.9 miles |
|
Burbage Primary School
Cavendish Avenue, Burbage, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9AE |
0.91 miles |
|
Peak Dale Primary School
School Road, Peak Dale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8AJ |
2.56 miles |
|
Dove Holes CofE Primary School
Hallsteads, Dove Holes, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8BJ |
3.11 miles |
|
Combs Infant School
Lesser Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Combs High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9UZ |
3.35 miles |
|
Hollinsclough Church of England Academy
Carr Lane, Hollinsclough, Buxton, Staffordshire, SK17 0RH |
4.22 miles |
|
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School
Earl Sterndale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0BS |
4.3 miles |
|
Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School
Warmbrook Road, Chapel-En-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0NL |
4.59 miles |
|
Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8EJ |
4.96 miles |
|
Taddington and Priestcliffe School
Taddington, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9TW |
4.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Palace Fields, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AF |
0.4 miles |
|
Buxton Community School
College Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9EA |
0.61 miles |
|
Old Sams Farm Independent School
Old Sams Farm, Quarnford, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0SN |
3.98 miles |
|
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0TQ |
4.28 miles |