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Buglawton Primary School

Buxton Old Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2EL, Cheshire East


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.2 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students further.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 12 November 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.60%Bottom 37% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.7%Bottom 47% UK
Parent View (61 responses)
4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School keeps me informed
95%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
82%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
21% disagree
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.8%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Location
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53.17027, -2.19482 · CW12 2EL

School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN111033
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Buglawton Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Buglawton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.

Is Buglawton Primary School a good school?

Buglawton Primary School scores 59.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 Buglawton Primary School?

Based on 61 Ofsted Parent View responses, Buglawton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.

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