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St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lightwood Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7AN, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.9 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
228
Capacity
315
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school demonstrates solid academic foundations, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 77% nationally for expected standards. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be decent, but the school’s LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some competitive challenges within the local education landscape.
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Last inspected: 14 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.7%
Black African5.3%
Asian Indian3.5%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Location
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53.26342, -1.91235 · SK17 7AN
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146109
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 December 2022.
Is St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 21.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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