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Buxton Community School

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Buxton Community School

College Road, Buxton, SK17 9EA

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Pupils
1,031
Ages
11-18
FSM
28.6%
Attainment 8
41.6
Ofsted
Good
May 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
41.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.8%
Basics 9-5
34.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
8.9%
EBacc APS
3.49
EBacc 9-5
6.3%
EBacc 9-4
7.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
34.33
A*-A Grades
22.6%
A*-B Grades
47.2%
AAB+ %
17.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 80 students entered

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About Buxton Community School

Buxton Community School is a secondary school in Buxton, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.6. The school has around 1,031 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: College Road, Buxton, SK17 9EA | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Buxton Community School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Jan 2020School remains Good (predecessor: Buxton Community School)
  2. May 2013Good (predecessor: Buxton Community School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Buxton Community School

What is Buxton Community School's Ofsted rating?
Buxton Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Buxton Community School's latest exam results?
Buxton Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Buxton Community School located?
Buxton Community School is a secondary school in Buxton, Derbyshire (SK17 9EA).
How many pupils attend Buxton Community School?
Buxton Community School has around 1,031 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Buxton Community School with other schools?
View Buxton Community School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Derbyshire.