Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School
Buxton, SK17 8NE · Derbyshire · primary school
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102nd of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.8/10 against 2,721 of them, against 5.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 pupils against a stated capacity of 178. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School
Overview
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a calm and purposeful environment where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge systematically, particularly in reading and mathematics, while fostering strong values such as compassion and respect.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with bullying reported as non-existent and staff maintaining high behavioural expectations in "very calm and purposeful" classrooms.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a "well-organised programme" for phonics and matched books that help pupils grow in confidence.
- Mathematics teaching is consistent, with teachers using concrete resources to spot misconceptions and tackle learning gaps from the pandemic.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well, receiving effective support to learn the same curriculum as their classmates.
- The school fosters strong community links and values, with pupils encouraged to show "tolerance and respect" for others.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum plans in foundation subjects are not consistently precise about essential knowledge, meaning leaders cannot fully assess pupil understanding; these must be coherently sequenced and refined.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-trained in reporting procedures and leaders ensuring pupils know how to stay safe, particularly online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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