Buxton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Aylsham Road Buxton Norwich Norfolk NR10 5EZ |
| Phone | 01603279357 |
| Reference Number | 120794 |
Buxton Primary School has effectively maintained the high standards established in its previous outstanding inspection. The school fosters a supportive and friendly environment where pupils are happy, make friends, and feel valued. With a well-planned curriculum and passionate teachers, pupils demonstrate strong achievement and engagement in their learning. The management prioritizes both academic excellence and the well-being of students, which contributes to the high expectations set for pupil behavior and conduct.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 203 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.78%
Girls: 52.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 2 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 3 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| 6 | 9 | 15 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.6% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 May 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jan 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Well-planned curriculum that promotes strong pupil achievement
- Teachers have high expectations and demonstrate passion for their subjects
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Encouragement of pupil involvement in the wider community through enrichment activities
- Calm and respectful atmosphere with high standards of conduct
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of routines by some teachers that affects pupil focus
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -1 | ||
| Writing | -3.1 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Hainford VC Primary School
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2.4 miles |
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Hevingham Primary School
New Road, Westgate, Hevingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5NH |
2.67 miles |
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Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
Youngman's Lane, Swanton Abbott, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5DZ |
2.87 miles |
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Coltishall Primary School
St John's Close, Coltishall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7HA |
2.9 miles |
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John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
Hungate Street, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6JZ |
3.28 miles |
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Bure Valley School
Hungate Street, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6JZ |
3.36 miles |
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Frettenham Primary School
School Road, Frettenham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7LL |
3.36 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School
School House Lane, Blickling Road, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6EX |
3.75 miles |
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Tunstead Primary School
Market Street, Tunstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8AH |
3.94 miles |
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Colby Primary School
Bridge Road, Colby, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7EA |
4.18 miles |
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St Faiths CofE Primary School
Horsham St Faith, 25 Manor Road, Horsham St Faith, 25 Manor Road, Norwich., Norfolk, NR10 3LF |
4.39 miles |
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Woodland View Junior School
Ivy Road, Spixworth, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3PY |
4.48 miles |
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Horsford CofE VA Primary School
Mill Lane, Horsford, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3ES |
4.53 miles |
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Spixworth Infant School
Ivy Road, Spixworth, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3PX |
4.55 miles |
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Worstead Church of England Primary School
Honing Road, Worstead, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9RQ |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Aylsham High School
Sir Williams Lane, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6AN |
3.45 miles |