Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Buxton, Derbyshire, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 8 of its 34 pupils (23.5%) were getting SEN support and 3 (8.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 34 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Derbyshire.
23.5% get SEN support
8 of 34 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
8.8% have an EHC plan
3 of 34 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary controlled school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 34 (places for 35)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Humpleby
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 26.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Derbyshire
- School reference (URN)
- 112821
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Derbyshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, May 2015; some aspects not as strong (December 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
Since then: Some aspects not as strong (ungraded inspection, December 2024).
Contact and getting there
Earl Sterndale, Buxton, SK17 0BS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Bradshaw Farm Independent School Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 3.0 miles
- Old Sams Farm Independent School Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 3.8 miles
- Chapel-en-le-Frith High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 8.4 miles
- Churnet View Middle School Mainstream + base · Ages 9–13 · Ofsted: Good 8.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 15%, EHC plans 5% 1.3 miles
- Hollinsclough Church of England Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 38.2%, EHC plans 0% 1.6 miles
- Monyash CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 18.8%, EHC plans 2.1% 3.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Derbyshire SEND schools in Derbyshire
Questions about Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School
How many pupils at Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 8 of the 34 pupils (23.5%) were getting SEN support and 3 (8.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School?
Through Derbyshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School?
You can ask for Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Chapel-en-le-Frith High School, about 8.4 miles away.
Where is Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School?
Earl Sterndale, Buxton, SK17 0BS, in Derbyshire.
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