Compare Buxton Community School and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Buxton Community School (Secondary) in Buxton; St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (Secondary) in Buxton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Buxton Community School and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Buxton, Derbyshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Buxton Community School), published Jun 2013. The lowest is 3 (St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy), published Feb 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (Feb 2023). average roll around ≈ 750, combined total ≈ 1,450, typical FSM 25–30%, range 25–30%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST and ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Buxton Community School SK17 9EA	St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy SK17 6AF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9EA	Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6AF
Latest Ofsted	2 6 Jun 2013	3 9 Feb 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1331	450
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.buxton.derbyshire.sch.uk	www.stthomasmorebuxton.srscmat.co.uk
Telephone	0129823122	0129823167
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Buxton Community School

SK17 9EA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 9EA
Ofsted: 2 6 Jun 2013
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.buxton.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 0129823122

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

SK17 6AF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 6AF
Ofsted: 3 9 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stthomasmorebuxton.srscmat.co.uk
Telephone: 0129823167

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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