Buxton Community School

Buxton Community School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 56% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £321,002. Over a 12 month period, 785 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

56%

Mathematics

67%

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15

Biology

42%

Chemistry

50%

Physics

40%

Psychology

9%

History

15%

Sociology

13%

English Literature

31%

English Language

8%

Business Studies Single

8%

Geography

23%

Religious Studies

25%

Art and Design Fine Art

20%

Film Studies

0%

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

12%

Mathematics

15%

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186

English Language

10%

English Literature

8%

Physics

43%

Chemistry

41%

Biology

52%

Science: Double Award

3%

Geography

25%

Computer Studies Computing

45%

History

16%

Religious Studies

39%

Psychology

20%

Drama and Theatre Studies

20%

Physical Education Sports Studies

21%

Business Studies: Single

17%

French

29%

Spanish

18%

Design and Technology

30%

Art and Design Fine Art

39%

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

785

Anti-social behaviour

99

Violence and sexual offences

350

Vehicle crime

25

Shoplifting

61

Burglary

30

Criminal damage and arson

65

Public order

64

Robbery

1

Theft from the person

8

Other theft

32

Drugs

20

Bicycle theft

7

Other crime

18

Possession of weapons

5

Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Jones

Local Authority: Derbyshire

Telephone: 0129823122

Website: www.buxton.derbyshire.sch.uk

Address: College Road, Buxton, SK17 9EA

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