Litton CofE Primary School
Litton, Buxton, SK17 8QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Litton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Buxton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 2nd of 6 primary schools in Buxton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2025, report published 24 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 February 2025
The school is at the centre of village life. Pupils' education is significantly enriched through their engagement with the wider community. Pupils develop their character in very many ways. They relish events such as the unique custom of well dressing. They take pride in being part of the school's rich heritage. The school's expectations of pupils' behaviour are extremely high. School rules are well understood. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They play and collaborate happily. Older pupils are wonderful role models for their younger peers. There is no unwanted silliness in lessons. Pupils show determination in their learning. The school is ambitious for its pupils. The curriculum ensures that pupils are prepared well for their next stage in learning. The school provides fantastic opportunities for pupils to broaden their education. Pupils are involved in many activities outside of the school day. All pupils are involved in the school productions. They are taught to play musical instruments and to sing. They play lots of sport. They take part in national competitions. Pupils say that attending the school makes them feel very safe and incredibly lucky. The school is a happy place in which to learn.
What the school should improve
- Some parts of the curriculum are not as carefully planned and taught as others. In a few subjects, the sequencing of the substantive and disciplinary knowledge is not fully embedded. Additionally, the checks on pupils' learning are not as strong in some lessons as in others. This means that there are small inconsistencies in the quality of education that pupils receive. The school should ensure that the curriculum is consistently and securely planned and implemented and that, as a result, pupils, including pupils with SEND, achieve exceptionally well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
42 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Litton CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Great Hucklow CE Primary | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Taddington and Priestcliffe School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Longstone CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Eyam CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Caroline Hicks
- Phone
- 01298871449
- Address
- Litton, Buxton, SK17 8QU
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112886
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.