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Buckingham Primary School
Foscott Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1TT, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.9 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
358
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 71% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, ranking in the top 33% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, only 13% of pupils reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 71% | Top 33% 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 (76 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
90%
My child feels safe
84%
My child makes good progress
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
80%
School has high expectations
79%
School keeps me informed
78%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.5%
Asian Indian8.9%
White Other7.5%
Black African5.6%
Asian Chinese3.1%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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52.00570, -0.97946 · MK18 1TT
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN110329
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.buckinghamprimary.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckingham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Buckingham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Buckingham Primary School a good school?
Buckingham Primary School scores 79.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Buckingham Primary School?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, Buckingham Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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