Buckingham Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Foscott Way Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1TT |
| Phone | 01280812864 |
| Reference Number | 110329 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 359 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.5%
Girls: 41.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 2 | 35 | 18 | 53 |
| 3 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| 4 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 5 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 6 | 38 | 26 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.8% |
| Indian | 9.2% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| African | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2014-03-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-04-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Maids Moreton Church of England School
Avenue Road, Maids Moreton, Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1QA |
0.36 miles |
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Bourton Meadow Academy
Burleigh Piece, Linden Village, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7HX |
0.73 miles |
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George Grenville Academy
Chandos Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AP |
0.75 miles |
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St James and St John CofE Primary School
Main Street, Chackmore, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5JE |
1.21 miles |
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Lace Hill Academy
Catchpin Street, Lace Hill, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7RR |
1.31 miles |
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Roundwood Primary School
Church Street, Gawcott, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4HY |
2.16 miles |
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Thornborough Infant School
High Street, Thornborough, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2DF |
2.65 miles |
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Padbury Church of England School
Main Road, Padbury, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2AP |
2.82 miles |
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Akeley Wood Junior School
Wicken Park Road, Wicken, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, MK19 6DA |
3.44 miles |
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Finmere Church of England Primary School
Mere Road, Finmere, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4AR |
4.14 miles |
|
Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School
Meadoway, Steeple Claydon, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2PA |
4.62 miles |
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Great Horwood Church of England School
School End, Great Horwood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0RG |
4.72 miles |
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Deanshanger Primary School
The Green, Deanshanger, Deanshanger Primary School, the Green, Deanshanger, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6HJ |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Buckingham School
London Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AT |
0.78 miles |
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Royal Latin School
Chandos Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AX |
0.89 miles |
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Akeley Wood Senior School
Akeley Wood Senior School, Bycell Road, Akeley, MK18 5AE |
1.9 miles |
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Stowe School
Stowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EH |
2.41 miles |
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Thornton College
Convent of Jesus and Mary, Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ |
3.25 miles |