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St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School
Boarstone Lane, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7NA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.3 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
173
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 77% nationally. However, only 6% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction and the school's community focus may appeal to families in the area.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.1%
White Other4.0%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Location
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53.25971, -1.89531 · SK17 7NA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112806
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2019.
Is St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School a good school?
St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School scores 32.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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