Buckstones Primary School
Buckstones Primary School is a primary school (Community school), ages 4–11, in Oldham, OL2, run by Oldham council. It has 207 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (15 October 2024): Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 3 areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 3 areas — inspected 15 October 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 77 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 13 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 30 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 207 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 10.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.38% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.43% | 2024/25 |
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