A short welcome from Headteacher, Julia Wiggins
My name is Julia Wiggins and I am extremely proud to be Head Teacher at St Anne’s Catholic Voluntary Academy in Buxton.
The family of St Anne’s CVA is very special.
We are fortunate in having close links between school, home and parish. Our Mission is to instil a deep sense of belonging between all three. We are a welcoming and friendly school and we view our parents as partners in ensuring the very best provision for our children.
We strive to keep our parents very well informed about their children’s wellbeing and progress at school and we encourage them to be actively involved in their children’s learning.
We place great importance on honesty and clear communication between all members of our school community.
Any child undertaking their learning journey with us will have the advantage of a seamless transition to St Thomas More School, which will continue our faith based education to the age of sixteen.
The Admissions Authority for Our School
The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust is the admission authority for all the schools within the Trust and is responsible for determining the admissions policy. On behalf of the Trust the admissions process is coordinated by the relevant Local Authority.
All decisions relating to admission applications will be taken by the Governing Body of the Academy applied for.
The schools within the Trust are principally provided to serve the Catholic communities of Derbyshire and the surrounding counties. The Governors also welcome applications from all parents and carers, regardless of faith or background, who would like their children to be educated in a Christian environment.
Overview of the Diocese of Nottingham
St Anne’s Catholic Voluntary Academy is under the Trusteeship of the Diocese of Nottingham and belong to the Nottingham Diocesan family of schools. They are founded by and are part of the Catholic Church and seek at all times to be a witness to Jesus Christ. Religious Education and worship are in accordance with the teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church. This does not affect the right of parents or carers who are not of the faith of these schools to apply for and to be considered for places. We ask all parents or carers applying for a place to respect this ethos and its importance to the school community.
In-Year Admissions
In Year Admissions
An application can be made for a place for a child at any time outside the admission round and the child will be admitted where there are available places. An application should be made to Derbyshire County Council.
Parents are advised to read the admission arrangements carefully before making their application.
If there are no places available, the child will be added to the waiting list. Please see the admission arrangements for more details.
You will be advised of the outcome of your application in writing as soon as possible. Applicants must be informed of the outcome of their application within 15 school days of receipt, but the aim is to notify applicants of the outcome of their application within 10 school days of receipt.
You have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel if your application is unsuccessful.
If you have any questions in relation to in-year admissions please contact enquiries@ann.srscmat.co.uk
Please see our In Year Admissions Statement for full details.
Admissions 2023-2024
SRSCMAT Admissions Policy 2023-2024
SRSCMAT Supplementary Information Form 2023-2024
If you wish to apply on faith grounds, please complete the Supplementary Information Form and either email this to enquiries@ann.srscmat.co.uk with a copy of the evidence of faith or post to school – see Contact Us for the school address.
