Buxton Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | Buxton Junior School, SK17 9DR |
| School Website | www.buxtonjuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 129822156 |
| URN | 112521 |
School Census
| Total | 238 |
| Girls/Boys | 128/110 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.8%/46.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 71 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 24.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/11/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/11/2017 | Good |
| 20/11/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/11/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.3 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | 0.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -1.3 |
| Writing Progress | -1.8 |
| Maths Progress | -1.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -2.3 |
| Writing Progress | -0.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
Nearby Schools
Buxton Community School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: College Road, , SK17 9EA
Buxton Infant School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hardwick Square, , SK17 6QB
Harpur Hill Primary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Trent Avenue, , SK17 9LP