Bradshaw Farm Independent School
Bradshaw Farm Independent School is an independent special school in Buxton for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 2 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Bradshaw Farm Independent School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Longnor Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0QY |
| Reference Number | 136167 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Bradshaw Farm Independent School is performing well, with an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good' in multiple areas including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment for pupils, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them to recover from previous negative educational experiences. Despite being a small institution with only two pupils enrolled, the school has successfully established a broad and ambitious curriculum that encourages pupils to engage and achieve academically.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 14 Mar 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Jul 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2011 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils appreciate the kind and caring learning environment.
- The curriculum is broad, balanced, and suitably ambitious.
- Pupils are confident readers and read aloud fluently.
- Staff support pupils well in both academic and personal targets.
- Pupils benefit from effective careers advice and personal safety education.
- Strong collaboration among staff enhances the school's practices.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional misalignment between learning tasks and pupils’ needs.
- Limited knowledge among pupils about a range of faiths and religions.
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1.47 miles |
|
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2.54 miles |
|
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3 miles |
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3.9 miles |
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4.34 miles |
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4.47 miles |
|
Buxton Junior School
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| Name | Distance |
|
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1.93 miles |
|
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What is Bradshaw Farm Independent School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Bradshaw Farm Independent School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was Bradshaw Farm Independent School last inspected by Ofsted?
Bradshaw Farm Independent School was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does Bradshaw Farm Independent School have?
Bradshaw Farm Independent School has 2 pupils on roll.
What age range does Bradshaw Farm Independent School cover?
Bradshaw Farm Independent School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Bradshaw Farm Independent School?
Bradshaw Farm Independent School is at Longnor, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0QY.