Buxton Community School

Buxton Community School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 36% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £327,237. Over a 12 month period, 870 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

36%

Mathematics

33%

> Entries

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12

Biology

38%

Chemistry

13%

Psychology

15%

History

10%

English Literature

13%

English Language

9%

Business Studies Single

14%

Geography

25%

Religious Studies

13%

Art and Design Fine Art

75%

Film Studies

8%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

14%

Mathematics

17%

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183

English Language

11%

English Literature

11%

Physics

49%

Chemistry

40%

Biology

38%

Science: Double Award

1%

Geography

22%

Computer Studies Computing

37%

History

15%

Religious Studies

8%

Psychology

16%

Physical Education Sports Studies

8%

Business Studies: Single

6%

French

21%

Spanish

19%

Design and Technology

29%

Art and Design Fine Art

24%

Film Studies

0%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

870

Anti-social behaviour

134

Violence and sexual offences

347

Vehicle crime

26

Shoplifting

51

Burglary

50

Criminal damage and arson

65

Public order

79

Robbery

3

Theft from the person

6

Other theft

77

Drugs

15

Bicycle theft

3

Other crime

13

Possession of weapons

1

Headteacher: Mr Craig Yates

Local Authority: Derbyshire

Telephone:

Website:

Address: College Road, null, Buxton, SK17 9EA

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