Buxton Junior School Catchment Area
Buxton Junior School is a community primary school in Buxton, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 232 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7–11
Age range
232
Pupils
240
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Buxton Junior School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Buxton Junior School is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →Buxton Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Buxton Junior School, Mosley Road, Buxton, SK17 9DR
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 31.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112521
Other Primary Schools in Buxton
If Buxton Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Buxton are the next closest alternatives.
Buxton Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SK17 6QB
Harpur Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK17 9LP
Peak Dale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK17 8AJ
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SK17 7PQ
St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SK17 7NA
Dove Holes CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SK17 8BJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Buxton Junior School
Is Buxton Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Buxton Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Buxton Junior School? ▾
Admission to Buxton Junior School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Buxton Junior School cover? ▾
Buxton Junior School is a primary school in Buxton, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Buxton Junior School? ▾
Buxton Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.