Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Earl Sterndale Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0BS |
| Phone | 0129883263 |
| Reference Number | 112821 |
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School is experiencing challenges that may affect its previous 'good' rating. While pupils feel well supported and enjoy a nurturing environment, inconsistencies in behavior management during lessons have been noted. The school struggles with curriculum coherence, especially in mathematics, hindered by a lack of clarity on what pupils should learn and when. This limits students' progression and preparedness for the next educational stage, though the phonics curriculum remains a positive aspect of their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 29 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.83%
Girls: 55.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Unknown | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 09 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 19 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong personal development focus for pupils
- Nurturing environment where pupils feel cared for
- Effective reading curriculum with a solid phonics program
- Pupils appreciate a wide range of extra-curricular activities
- High attendance rates monitored effectively
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent behavior management during lessons
- Curriculum lacks clarity and logical progression
- Some pupils struggle with retaining knowledge
- Insufficient tracking of mixed-age pupils' needs
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Buxton Road, Longnor, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0NZ |
1.3 miles |
|
Hollinsclough Church of England Academy
Carr Lane, Hollinsclough, Buxton, Staffordshire, SK17 0RH |
1.61 miles |
|
Flagg Nursery School
Main Road, Near Buxton, SK17 9QT |
2.93 miles |
|
Harpur Hill Primary School
Trent Avenue, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LP |
3.47 miles |
|
Monyash CofE Primary School
Church Street, Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JH |
3.7 miles |
|
Taddington and Priestcliffe School
Taddington, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9TW |
3.88 miles |
|
Buxton Junior School
Buxton Junior School, Mosley Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DR |
3.97 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School
Boarstone Lane, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7NA |
4.24 miles |
|
Buxton Infant School
Hardwick Square, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6QB |
4.3 miles |
|
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Fairfield Infant & Nursery School, Bench Road, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7PQ |
4.31 miles |
|
Burbage Primary School
Cavendish Avenue, Burbage, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9AE |
4.54 miles |
|
Buxton and Leek College
Devonshire Road, Buxton, SK17 6RY |
4.6 miles |
|
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lightwood Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7AN |
4.73 miles |
|
Hartington CofE Primary School
The Dale, Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0AS |
4.81 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Bradshaw Farm Independent School
Longnor, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0QY |
3 miles |
|
Old Sams Farm Independent School
Old Sams Farm, Quarnford, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0SN |
3.78 miles |
|
Buxton Community School
College Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9EA |
4.13 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Palace Fields, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AF |
4.7 miles |