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Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School

Academy converter · Buxton · SK17 8NE

Ages 4–11 · 75 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

32%

Overall absence

5.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-06-22

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)32%
Higher standard (RWM)18%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
99.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
99.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.0%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
4.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
82

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill42%

75 pupils · 178 places

Pupils on roll
75
Boys / girls
44 / 31
School capacity
178
Capacity fill
75 / 178 (42%)
Free school meals
25.3%
FSM pupils
19
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Derby
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Craig

Location

Address
Tideswell, St. John's Road
Postcode
SK17 8NE
Town
Buxton
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Derbyshire Dales
Constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Buxton, Derbyshire, 75 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 25.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Derby.

Open schools in Buxton
26
Primary schools in Buxton
20
Academies among open schools in Buxton
46% (12)
Open schools in SK17
27
Primary in SK17
20
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Primary in Derbyshire LA
354

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BuxtonNear SK17

  • Litton CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Buxton · SK17 8QU · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS286%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM19.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Great Hucklow CE Primary

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Buxton · SK17 8RG · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence15.7%
    • FSM27.3%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Craig
Telephone
01298871282
Website
www.bishoppursglove.co.uk

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