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Buxton Community School

State school · Buxton, SK17 9EA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,069 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,069 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Derbyshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Samantha Jones

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Buxton Junior School 24 %
Harpur Hill Primary School 22 %
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School 21 %
Burbage Primary School 19 %
OtherUnkn 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Peak Dale Primary School 3 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
64%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
57%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
59
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,069
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

College Road
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 9EA
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Telephone: 01298 23122

Email: info@buxton.derbyshire.sch.uk

Website: http://www.buxton.derbyshire.sch.uk

Local authority: Derbyshire County Council

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School data & information Buxton Community School College Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9EA
1,069 Pupil numbers
23 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
1 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
59 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
57%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
40.40
LA avg.
44.60
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.47 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 163 4
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 181 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 176 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.86
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Mathematics GCE AS level 1 E
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 1 E
Religious Studies GCE A level 8 B
Psychology GCE A level 26 B
Mathematics GCE A level 12 A
History GCE A level 10 B
Geography GCE A level 8 B
Film Studies GCE A level 12 B
English Literature GCE A level 16 B
English Language GCE A level 11 B
Chemistry GCE A level 8 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 7 B
Biology GCE A level 13 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Buxton Community School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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