Burbage Primary School is a primary school in Buxton, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Burbage Primary School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cavendish Avenue, Buxton, SK17 9AE |
| Website: | www.burbage.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 0129822278 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Anthony Tierney |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151888 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 350 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbage Primary School Cavendish Avenue , Burbage SK17 9AE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Primary School Cavendish Avenue , Burbage SK17 9AE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Junior School Buxton Junior School , Mosley Road SK17 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Infant School Hardwick Square , SK17 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lightwood Road , SK17 7AN | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Community School College Road , SK17 9EA | - not rated | 864 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Community School College Road , SK17 9EA | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Palace Fields , SK17 6AF | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Buxton Palace Fields , SK17 6AF | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Peak College Harpur Hill , SK17 9JZ | - not rated | 3,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tor School St John's Road , SK17 6SJ | - not rated | 846 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peaklands Preparatory School St John's Road , SK17 6SJ | - not rated | 846 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton and Leek College Devonshire Road , SK17 6RY | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| John Duncan School (Special) Corbar Road , SK17 6RL | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.