St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lightwood Road Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7AN |
| Phone | 0129823589 |
| Reference Number | 146109 |
St Anne’s Catholic Voluntary Academy demonstrates a solid overall performance, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains. This is the school's first inspection since the regulations changed, highlighting a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Parents, staff, and pupils all appreciate the strong sense of community within the school, which plays a significant role in promoting students' enjoyment of learning and effective behavior throughout the school day. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring that support is tailored to meet individual requirements while maintaining inclusion in the classroom.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 228 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.95%
Girls: 46.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | 21 | 16 | 37 |
| 3 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 4 | 23 | 18 | 41 |
| 5 | 22 | 24 | 46 |
| 6 | 21 | 14 | 35 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.7% |
| African | 5.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Anne's Catholic Primary School | |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and feel safe in the school
- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum
- Teachers present key knowledge clearly and encourage independent learning
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring inclusion
- Wide range of extracurricular activities enhancing personal development
- Effective safeguarding procedures and culture of vigilance
- Staff are proud to work at the school and feel supported by the leadership
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not routinely check all pupils’ understanding in lessons
- Pupils do not have a deep understanding of British values and protected characteristics
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | ||
| Writing | -2 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Buxton and Leek College
Devonshire Road, Buxton, SK17 6RY |
0.29 miles |
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Buxton Infant School
Hardwick Square, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6QB |
0.45 miles |
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Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Fairfield Infant & Nursery School, Bench Road, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7PQ |
0.59 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School
Boarstone Lane, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7NA |
0.75 miles |
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Buxton Junior School
Buxton Junior School, Mosley Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DR |
0.87 miles |
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Burbage Primary School
Cavendish Avenue, Burbage, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9AE |
1.08 miles |
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Harpur Hill Primary School
Trent Avenue, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LP |
1.35 miles |
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Peak Dale Primary School
School Road, Peak Dale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8AJ |
2.29 miles |
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Dove Holes CofE Primary School
Hallsteads, Dove Holes, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8BJ |
2.71 miles |
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Combs Infant School
Lesser Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Combs High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9UZ |
2.92 miles |
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Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School
Warmbrook Road, Chapel-En-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0NL |
4.14 miles |
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Hollinsclough Church of England Academy
Carr Lane, Hollinsclough, Buxton, Staffordshire, SK17 0RH |
4.67 miles |
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Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8EJ |
4.68 miles |
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Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School
Earl Sterndale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0BS |
4.73 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Palace Fields, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AF |
0.08 miles |
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Buxton Community School
College Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9EA |
0.96 miles |
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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0TQ |
3.83 miles |
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Old Sams Farm Independent School
Old Sams Farm, Quarnford, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0SN |
4.36 miles |