Cavendish Avenue, Burbage, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9AE
10 simple reasons to choose Burbage Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Burbage, Buxton.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Burbage Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Buxton and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 26.5 pupils per class and 22.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for most foundation subjects. Each Year Group participates in the Forest Schools programme.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Burbage Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
The King's School in Macclesfield, Infants & Juniors (9.8 miles); Beech Hall Junior School (10.9 miles); S. Anselm's Preparatory School (12.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Chinley Primary School (8.1 miles); Kettleshulme St James Church of England Primary School (8.8 miles); Litton Church of England Primary School (9.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School in Macclesfield (10 miles); Beech Hall School (10.4 miles); S. Anselm's College (12.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School (6.6 miles); All Hallows Catholic College (10.5 miles); The Fallibroome Academy (11.8 miles).