St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 5–11 · Buxton, Derbyshire
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Buxton, Derbyshire for ages 5–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 14 December 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- Lightwood Road, Buxton, SK17 7AN
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Council
- Derbyshire
- Pupils on roll
- 252 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 27.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 14 December 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy learning at this school.”
- “Parents and carers, staff and pupils talk of an inclusive, family atmosphere.”
- “One parent, with a comment that was typical of many, said, ‘[The school has given their child] the best chance to be the best that they can be.’”
To improve
- “Some teachers do not always thoroughly check all pupils’ knowledge in lessons.”
- “Leaders are yet to analyse behaviour trends over time.”
- “Pupils’ knowledge of British values and protected characteristics is less secure.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 8 February 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 53% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 27 first-preference applications, 27 offers in total, 27 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Derbyshire.
- Buxton Infant School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Fairfield Infant and Nursery School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School 0.7 mi School remains Good
- Buxton Junior School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Burbage Primary School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Harpur Hill Primary School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Peak Dale Primary School 2.3 mi Not judged
- Dove Holes CofE Primary School 2.7 mi Good