Schools in Buxton, East Midlands (2025)
19 schools · 2,580 students · 10 local authority, 9 academy · median Pupils on roll 64.
Buxton, in East Midlands, has 19 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,580 students. By level there are 17 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 10 local authority, 9 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Buxton's schools is 64, below the East Midlands median of 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
8 of the 19 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Taddington and Priestcliffe School (91.3, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Burbage Primary School (71.5, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (59.2, top 50% of secondary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Buxton Community School (954 students), St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (407 students), Burbage Primary School (355 students).
Ranked schools in Buxton
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 191Taddington and Priestcliffe SchoolBuxton · Local authority Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 64 students
- 272Burbage Primary SchoolBuxton · Academy Primary– · 355 students
- 359St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary AcademyBuxton · Academy Secondary49.5 Attainment 8 · 407 students
- 448Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary SchoolBuxton · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 75 students
- 539Buxton Community SchoolBuxton · Academy Secondary41.6 Attainment 8 · 954 students
- 627St Anne's Catholic Voluntary AcademyBuxton · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 252 students
- 726St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior SchoolBuxton · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 165 students
- 816Peak Dale Primary SchoolBuxton · Local authority Primary21% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taddington and Priestcliffe School Buxton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 91.3 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64 |
| 2 | Burbage Primary School Buxton · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 71.5 Top 25% | – | 355 |
| 3 | St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Buxton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 59.2 Top 50% | 49.5 Attainment 8 | 407 |
| 4 | Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School Buxton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 47.6 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75 |
| 5 | Buxton Community School Buxton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 38.9 Lower 50% | 41.6 Attainment 8 | 954 |
| 6 | St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy Buxton · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 26.9 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 252 |
| 7 | St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School Buxton · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 25.5 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 165 |
| 8 | Peak Dale Primary School Buxton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 16.3 Lower 50% | 21% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77 |
Other schools in Buxton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Hartington CofE Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
22 students
Litton CofE Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
42 students
Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
42 students
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
34 students
Great Hucklow CE Primary
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
33 students
Biggin CofE Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
17 students
Dove Holes CofE Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
41 students
Buxton Infant School
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
Buxton Junior School
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
Harpur Hill Primary School
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
Compare the top 4 schools in Buxton side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Buxton?
Taddington and Priestcliffe School is the highest-ranked school in Buxton with a Success Index (England) of 91.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Buxton?
Buxton has 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) educating 2,580 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Buxton?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Buxton is 64. Number of pupils in the latest school census.