Schools in Buxton
There are 26 schools in Buxton on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 20 primary and 2 secondary schools, across 3 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Buxton (20)
- Biggin CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · SK17 0DQ
- Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SK17 8NE
- Burbage Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SK17 9AE
- Buxton Infant SchoolAcademy converter · SK17 6QB
- Buxton Junior SchoolAcademy converter · SK17 9DR
- Dove Holes CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · SK17 8BJ
- Earl Sterndale CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · SK17 0BS
- Fairfield Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · SK17 7PQ
- Great Hucklow CE PrimaryVoluntary controlled school · SK17 8RG
- Harpur Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SK17 9LP
- Hartington CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · SK17 0AS
- Hollinsclough Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · SK17 0RH
- Litton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · SK17 8QU
- Manifold Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SK17 0JP
- Peak Dale Primary SchoolCommunity school · SK17 8AJ
- Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · SK17 8EJ
- St Anne's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · SK17 7AN
- St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SK17 0NZ
- St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school · SK17 7NA
- Taddington and Priestcliffe SchoolVoluntary aided school · SK17 9TW
Secondary schools in Buxton (2)
- Buxton Community SchoolAcademy converter · SK17 9EA
- St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · SK17 6AF
Other phases in Buxton (4)
- Bradshaw Farm Independent SchoolOther independent special school · SK17 0QY
- Buxton and Leek CollegeMiscellaneous · SK17 6RY
- Old Sams Farm Independent SchoolOther independent special school · SK17 0SN
- Pinc Woodlands CollegeSpecial post 16 institution · SK17 6PU
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Buxton?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 26 open schools with a Buxton address (as of 5 June 2026), including 20 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Buxton guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Buxton?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.