St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton, SK17 7AN · Derbyshire · primary school
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176th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 2,388 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 252 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
The report describes an inclusive school where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe within a ‘family atmosphere’. Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that helps most pupils develop secure knowledge, particularly in reading and early years provision. The inspection highlights strong staff relationships and effective systems for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils behave calmly and are ‘positive about their experience of school’, describing learning as ‘fun’.
- Leaders have ‘prioritised reading’, ensuring pupils read books matching the sounds they have learned, with staff trained to support this.
- Staff skilfully help Reception pupils ‘understand the world in which they live’ through ‘thoughtfully developed activities’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the same curriculum, receiving tailored resources and specific support.
- Staff are ‘proud to work at this school’, noting that leaders are ‘considerate of their workload and well-being’.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not ‘routinely check all pupils’ understanding in lessons’, particularly during whole-class teaching, limiting opportunities to connect new learning with previous knowledge.
- Pupils lack a ‘deep and secure understanding of British values and protected characteristics’, meaning they cannot yet discuss how these apply to their lives.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders creating a ‘culture of vigilance’ and staff knowing how to report concerns and work with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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