Schools in Buxton
27 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Community School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2020 · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (20)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggin CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Burbage Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Buxton Infant School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–7 | — |
| Buxton Junior School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Dove Holes CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Great Hucklow CE Primary Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hartington CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hollinsclough Church of England Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Manifold Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Taddington and Priestcliffe School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–7 | — |
| Harpur Hill Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–11 | — |
| Litton CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Peak Dale Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Farm Independent School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Buxton and Leek College Miscellaneous | No Ofsted rating | — | — |
| Oaklands Manor School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–17 | — |
| Old Sams Farm Independent School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Pinc Woodlands College Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–24 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.