Welcome to Buxton School
We are delighted to welcome you to Buxton School. At Buxton School we believe that every child can be inspired to be the very best that they can be. We have integrity, aiming for all children and young people to become high achievers and kind, active citizens in our ever changing world. We are passionate about our childrens’ futures, setting the highest of expectations so that in our supportive community, children will develop the skills, confidence and independence necessary to become successful learners.Our aim is that every child will be empowered and inspired to learn and to make outstanding progress through excellent teaching. We are ambitious for our children and the role that they will play in the future of their local and global communities. One of the great strengths of our school is its vibrant diversity, a reflection of the great city in which we live. We are principled in our decision making to ensure that all children can learn and work together, developing the skills to become future leaders. Buxton School is a family at the heart of our community. Together with parents we will enable every child to fulfil their potential. This is within a secure and caring environment where we strive to ensure that every child will develop a sense of pride, enjoyment and ownership of their school. We expect everyone who studies or works at Buxton, including parents and carers, to support our values and work collaboratively to ensure the future success of our children.We look forward to working with you.Mrs J Bowers-Broadbent - Headteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Primary, Secondary
Suitable Ages
3 to 16
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,154 Total
No. of Boys
625 (54.2%)
No. of Girls
529 (45.8%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
11.3%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
85%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
Events
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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
Summer Half Term
May 26 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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