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Buckstones Primary School
Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8HN, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.1 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% of respondents recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 13% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating potential for further improvement in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
My child is happy
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
School supports development
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.7%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.58369, -2.08225 · OL2 8HN
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN105671
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckstones Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Buckstones Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Buckstones Primary School a good school?
Buckstones Primary School scores 86.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Buckstones Primary School?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Buckstones Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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