Oaklands Manor School, Buxton
Oaklands Manor School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 17 in Buxton.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Oaklands Manor School in detail
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Buxton Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 17 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school is specifically designed to support vulnerable pupils who have experienced trauma and educational disruption. It combines a broad, well-planned curriculum with strong safeguarding practices and a focus on building pupils' confidence and independence. The school prioritises positive relationships and provides enrichment activities including outdoor adventures to broaden pupils' experiences.
Key Strengths
- Curriculum carefully designed to meet the needs of pupils who have experienced trauma and disruption to their education
- Comprehensive safeguarding policies and staff training in place with secure knowledge from identified safeguarding leaders
- Well-planned enrichment programme including outdoor and adventurous activities to broaden cultural capital
- Detailed assessment systems to identify pupils' starting points and tailor learning pathways
- Newly refurbished, good quality premises with suitable facilities for learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a comprehensive policy, trained safeguarding leaders, robust staff induction and training, and secure processes for communication with children's home staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Cycling, water sports, outdoor and adventurous activities
Oaklands Manor School is a new independent school designed to serve pupils in local authority care who have experienced educational disruption and trauma. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Oaklands Manor School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Buxton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Buxton
Across Derbyshire council
Places available
8,818
Applications
7,971
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Derbyshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
-%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Oaklands Manor School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
0
Total Pupils
0
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Oaklands Manor School
Does Oaklands Manor School have specialist SEN provision?
Oaklands Manor School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Oaklands Manor School?
Oaklands Manor School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Oaklands Manor School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oaklands Manor School?
Oaklands Manor School is at Oaklands Manor, Manchester Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6SS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)