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Buxton Junior School
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Buxton Junior School
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- High Peak SK17 9DR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Buxton Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 238 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being the headteacher of Buxton Junior School makes me incredibly proud.
At Buxton Junior School, we cherish every student; we want everyone to have the chance to shine, and we search for each student's unique gifts and talents.
At Buxton Junior School, we are fortunate to have a terrific staff team that is sensitive to the requirements of all of our students.
We encourage every child to be curious, involved, and interested in the world around them from 9.05 am to 3.35 pm and from Year 3 to Year 6.
The students at Buxton Junior School are upbeat, joyful, and curious about everything.
To ensure that every child at Buxton Junior School thrives and makes good progress, ready to leave with the appropriate skills and positive attitudes for secondary school and beyond, we believe that strong relationships with parents and carers are essential to the success of the school. By working together, we can achieve this goal.
All of the students must meet our high standards for attendance, behaviour, and a growth-oriented attitude to learning.
Please get in touch with the office if you need a hard copy of the information on this website.
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At Buxton Junior School, we cherish every student; we want everyone to have the chance to shine, and we search for each student's unique gifts and talents.
At Buxton Junior School, we are fortunate to have a terrific staff team that is sensitive to the requirements of all of our students.
We encourage every child to be curious, involved, and interested in the world around them from 9.05 am to 3.35 pm and from Year 3 to Year 6.
The students at Buxton Junior School are upbeat, joyful, and curious about everything.
To ensure that every child at Buxton Junior School thrives and makes good progress, ready to leave with the appropriate skills and positive attitudes for secondary school and beyond, we believe that strong relationships with parents and carers are essential to the success of the school. By working together, we can achieve this goal.
All of the students must meet our high standards for attendance, behaviour, and a growth-oriented attitude to learning.
Please get in touch with the office if you need a hard copy of the information on this website.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B- 0
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 4-7 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | 17.4 | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | 53.54% | 55.77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.05% | 7.35% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% 1 | 59.18% | 60.34% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.87% | 9.66% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 5 | 57.13% | 59.41% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.49% | 9.11% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 54.29% | 56.23% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.56% | 8.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 3rd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Buxton Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1