2026 Best Secondary Schools in Buxton Area

Buxton's two secondary schools serve this historic Peak District market town, offering comprehensive education for local families. Buxton Community School and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 46, below the England average of 39, reflecting the challenges of a small rural town. Secondary schools have FMS Inspection Scores shown alongside England's 7.4/10 (Good) average for context. With 2 schools serving Buxton, families benefit from close-knit community schools with strong local ties and small class sizes in this distinctive spa town setting. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.