Litton, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 8QU
10 simple reasons to choose Litton Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Buxton.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Litton Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Buxton and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 25.5 pupils per class and 20.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Lady Manners School in Bakewell or Hope Valley College in Hope at the end of Year 6.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 17% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, German. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative 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 and an instrument ensemble. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Litton Church of England Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
S. Anselm's Preparatory School (6.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Bradwell Junior School (4.3 miles); Curbar Primary School (5.7 miles); Hathersage St Michael's Church of England Primary School (8.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
S. Anselm's College (6.2 miles); Birkdale School (15.2 miles); Westbourne School, Sheffield (15.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Lady Manners School (6.4 miles); Chapel-en-le-Frith High School (8.8 miles); King Ecgbert School (12.6 miles).