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Buckton Vale Primary School
Swallow Lane, Carrbrook, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 3NU, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.4 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, there are no pupils achieving the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities. Overall, it offers a supportive environment within Tameside for primary education.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.5%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Other0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.50665, -2.02232 · SK15 3NU
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN149349
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bucktonvale.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckton Vale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Buckton Vale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2014.
Is Buckton Vale Primary School a good school?
Buckton Vale Primary School scores 48.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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