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Buxton Community School
College Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9EA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.5 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,031
Capacity
1,331
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a solid education, particularly noted for its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.6, placing it in the top 72% nationally. While nearly half of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, as only 35% reach grade 5 or above. The school also boasts a commendable 73% progression rate to university, with 27% of students attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.6 | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 47% | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 9% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 55 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.9%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.25059, -1.92110 · SK17 9EA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN149645
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.buxton.derbyshire.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Buxton Community School rated by Ofsted?
Buxton Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2013.
Is Buxton Community School a good school?
Buxton Community School scores 26.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Buxton Community School in GCSEs?
Buxton Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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