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Buckden CofE Primary School
School Lane, Buckden, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TT, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.8 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
328
Capacity
350
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% expressing a willingness to recommend the school. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard in key stage 2, indicating an area for potential improvement.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (151 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
95%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child feels safe
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School has high expectations
85%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.0%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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52.29410, -0.24709 · PE19 5TT
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN137639
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.buckdenschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckden CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Buckden CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Buckden CofE Primary School a good school?
Buckden CofE Primary School scores 44.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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 Buckden CofE Primary School?
Based on 151 Ofsted Parent View responses, Buckden CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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