- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
3 first choices, 3 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.1%
- Pupils
- 42
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.0
Schools in SK17
A postcode district in Derbyshire
- Postcode district
- 36 schools and nurseries
In short: SK17 is a postcode district in Derbyshire with 20 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3620 primary · 5 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All SK17 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SK17
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SK17
20 in SK17, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
5 first choices, 5 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 64
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
43 first choices, 43 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 355
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Top Secondary Schools in SK17
5 in SK17, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
114 first choices, 123 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 954
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
86 first choices, 87 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 407
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Nurseries in SK17
11 in SK17, highest Ofsted grade first
Flagg Nursery School
Near Buxton, SK17 9QT · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 57
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Green Lane Nursery Ltd
Buxton, SK17 9DP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Serpentine Nursery School Ltd
Buxton, SK17 9AR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SK17
1 in SK17, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
114 first choices, 123 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 954
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Special Schools in SK17
3 in SK17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bradshaw Farm Independent School
Buxton, SK17 0QY · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 2
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Old Sams Farm Independent School
Buxton, SK17 0SN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 3
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Oaklands Manor School
Buxton, SK17 6SS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in SK17
3 in SK17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bradshaw Farm Independent School
Buxton, SK17 0QY · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 2
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Old Sams Farm Independent School
Buxton, SK17 0SN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 3
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Oaklands Manor School
Buxton, SK17 6SS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SK17, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good25
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in SK17 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SK17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SK17 has 36 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SK17
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SK17
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SK17?
SK17 has 36 schools, including 20 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SK17?
The highest-ranked schools in SK17 on Eduscope are Litton CofE Primary School, Taddington and Priestcliffe School, Burbage Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SK17?
There are 3 independent schools in SK17, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in SK17?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 36 schools in SK17 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.