Is St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 4 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 170th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 53% of pupils at St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School

Boarstone Lane, Fairfield, Buxton, SK17 7NA

Local ranking170th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 53.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 64.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 58.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 36

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 173
Boys: 84 (51%)
Girls: 81 (49%)
Capacity: 240 (69% full)
SEND: 28.3%
FSM Eligible: 56.6%
EAL: 6.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.5%
SEN Support: 20.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Budget per Pupil: £8,683/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.3%
White Other: 4.2%
Black African: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Asian Other: 1.2%
Other: 1.2%

90.3%

White British

4.2%

White Other

1.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

0129822551

headteacher@fairfield-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Boarstone Lane

Buxton, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 112806
UKPRN: 10075885
Establishment No.: 3019

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