What year groups does Burbage Primary School teach?

Burbage Primary School teaches children aged 5 to 11. It is a primary school in Buxton.

Who is the headteacher of Burbage Primary School?

The headteacher of Burbage Primary School is Mr Anthony Tierney, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

When was Burbage Primary School last inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Burbage Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How big is Burbage Primary School?

Burbage Primary School has 355 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 11.

Is Burbage Primary School full?

Burbage Primary School has capacity for 350 pupils and 355 on roll (101%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Burbage Primary School a faith school?

No. Burbage Primary School has no designated religious character.

Does Burbage Primary School have a nursery?

No. The schools register records Burbage Primary School as having no nursery classes.

Who runs Burbage Primary School?

Burbage Primary School is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Burbage Primary School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Burbage Primary School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Burbage Primary School

Burbage Primary School

Cavendish Avenue, Burbage, Buxton, SK17 9AE

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 5 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Trust: EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher: Mr Anthony Tierney
Sponsor: Embark Multi Academy Trust
Constituency: High Peak
Setting: Urban: Further from a major town or city
Capacity: 350
Pupils on roll: 355
URN: 151888
Local authority: Derbyshire
Website: School website
Telephone: 0129822278

About this school

Burbage Primary School is a primary academy in Buxton. It teaches children aged 5 to 11 and has 355 pupils on roll.

You can read Ofsted's latest judgement for the school below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 19 September 2023 · report published 22 October 2023

Good

Overall judgement at the last full inspection

This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

This inspection took place when the school was registered as Burbage Primary School (URN 112520).

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

How Burbage Primary School compares

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	—	—	—	355	—
Buxton Junior School	—	—	—	—	0.8 miles
Buxton Infant School	—	—	—	—	0.9 miles
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy	53%	6.2%	27.2%	252	1.1 miles
Harpur Hill Primary School	—	—	—	—	1.2 miles
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School	—	—	—	—	1.4 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

Location

Nearby schools

Buxton Junior School
Primary · Buxton

0.8 miles
Buxton Infant School
Primary · Buxton

0.9 miles
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · Buxton

1.1 miles
Harpur Hill Primary School
Primary · Buxton

1.2 miles
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Buxton

1.4 miles

Other schools in Buxton

Biggin CofE Primary School Primary
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School Primary
Buxton Infant School Primary
Buxton Junior School Primary
Dove Holes CofE Primary School Primary
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School Primary
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Primary
Great Hucklow CE Primary Primary
Harpur Hill Primary School Primary
Hartington CofE Primary School Primary
Hollinsclough Church of England Academy Primary
Litton CofE Primary School Primary

Common questions

What year groups does Burbage Primary School teach?: Burbage Primary School teaches children aged 5 to 11. It is a primary school in Buxton.
Who is the headteacher of Burbage Primary School?: The headteacher of Burbage Primary School is Mr Anthony Tierney, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
When was Burbage Primary School last inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Burbage Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How big is Burbage Primary School?: Burbage Primary School has 355 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 11.
Is Burbage Primary School full?: Burbage Primary School has capacity for 350 pupils and 355 on roll (101%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Burbage Primary School a faith school?: No. Burbage Primary School has no designated religious character.
Does Burbage Primary School have a nursery?: No. The schools register records Burbage Primary School as having no nursery classes.
Who runs Burbage Primary School?: Burbage Primary School is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Burbage Primary School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Burbage Primary School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 3 July 2026.