Welcome to Buxton Community School.

Thank you for visiting our website and for taking an interest in Buxton Community School.
We are proud to be part of the Embark Federation, a family of schools across Derbyshire united by a shared belief: by working together, we can create schools that truly stand out at the heart of their communities.

Our trust is built on four core values:
Family | Integrity | Teamwork | Success
These values underpin everything we do.

At Buxton Community School, we have high expectations and a clear ambition: to make every child’s school experience a magical time.

Our purpose is simple yet powerful:
To enable everyone in our Embark family to “Love Learning, Love Life.”

A Message from the Headteacher

I was delighted to become Headteacher in March 2023. Since qualifying as a science teacher in 2007, I have held roles as Head of Science, Assistant Headteacher, and Deputy Headteacher.

Working alongside our dedicated senior leadership team, we have built a strong foundation of success, recognised by OFSTED in January 2020. My goal now is to build on that success and make Buxton Community School even better.

Our Vision

Buxton Community School is a place where:

• Students and staff feel happy, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best.
• Everyone—students, staff, parents, and governors—feels proud to be part of our community.
• We uphold the highest standards, celebrate achievements, and support every student to become the best version of themselves.

Our values—Ready, Respectful, Safe—are central to this vision.

Our Values

We keep things simple and effective:

• Ready – Students come prepared to learn, with the right equipment, positive learning behaviours, and the confidence to extend learning beyond the classroom.
• Respectful – We expect respect for each other, our staff, visitors, and the wider community. High standards of behaviour and uniform reflect the pride we have in our school.
• Safe – Students behave safely and responsibly in all settings—whether in lessons, during social time, or online.

Our Aims

We are committed to:

• Providing a calm, caring environment where every student feels secure and develops responsibility, initiative, and self-discipline.
• Inspiring curiosity and confidence, so students become independent thinkers, effective communicators, and lifelong learners.
• Delivering a broad, high-quality curriculum that meets every learner’s needs and offers enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
• Offering support and challenge, instilling confidence and resilience while recognising and celebrating achievement.
• Preparing students for life beyond school—promoting values such as respect, tolerance, pride, and optimism.
• Building strong partnerships with parents, the community, and other organisations to support every child’s development.
• Playing an active role in the local community, recognising our facilities as a shared resource and fostering community engagement.

Above all, we aim for our students to leave Buxton Community School as confident, compassionate young citizens, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Get in Touch

We hope you enjoy exploring our website and learning more about our ethos and values.
If you would like to visit our school, please contact us—we would be delighted to welcome you.

Mrs Sam Jones - Headteacher

We want the very best for our young people and will not let it get more complicated than that!