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Buxton School
234 Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3NN, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.2 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,154
Capacity
1,170
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since November 2017, this all-through school serves students aged 3-16 and boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.2, placing it in the top 53% nationally. The school has a solid percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at 62%, though only 39% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, it demonstrates a commitment to academic improvement, with a higher entry rate for the EBacc at 78%.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.2 | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 62% | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 78% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 37% | Top 24% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other28.9%
Black African12.7%
White British8.8%
Asian Pakistani7.5%
Asian Bangladeshi6.1%
Mixed Other5.9%
Black Other5.8%
Asian Other5.5%
Black Caribbean5.0%
Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.55694, 0.01423 · E11 3NN
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN103080
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.buxtonschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Buxton School rated by Ofsted?
Buxton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2017.
Is Buxton School a good school?
Buxton School scores 57.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Buxton School in GCSEs?
Buxton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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