SchoolScoresSt Peter's CofE (VC) Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Boarstone Lane, Fairfield, Buxton, SK17 7NA
0129822551 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 April 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
68 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Buxton comparisons use the 11 of its 20 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Buxton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buxton. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buxton. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buxton. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 43 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buxton. Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buxton. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buxton. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Buxton figures pool parents at the Buxton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
36 pupils in this year group.
53% — 6 points below the Derbyshire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 20 state primary schools in Buxton. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.6% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 20 state primary schools in Buxton. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 20 state primary schools in Buxton. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 20 state primary schools in Buxton. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Buxton. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Buxton. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Buxton. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 22.5 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Buxton. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 1.16% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 20 state primary schools in Buxton. Higher than 10% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.7 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 20 state primary schools in Buxton. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Buxton. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 11.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Fairfield Infant and Nursery School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion)
- Buxton Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion)
- St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Buxton Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harpur Hill Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burbage Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Peak Dale Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dove Holes CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's CofE (VC) Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's CofE (VC) Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 April 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Peter's CofE (VC) Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Peter's CofE (VC) Junior School?
53% of the 68 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Peter's CofE (VC) Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112806.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.