Buckton Vale Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Swallow Lane Carrbrook Stalybridge Cheshire SK15 3NU |
| Phone | 01457833102 |
| Reference Number | 149349 |
Buckton Vale Primary School demonstrates strong overall performance, with most pupils achieving well in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school has successfully addressed the needs of its pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate support. Safeguarding measures are effective, creating a safe and welcoming environment where pupils feel secure and can thrive. However, some areas, such as writing fluency and misconceptions during lessons, have been identified for further improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 213 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.58%
Girls: 47.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| 4 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 5 | 16 | 21 | 37 |
| 6 | 17 | 20 | 37 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 07 Oct 2022 | Academy conversion letter |
Strengths
- Pupils perform significantly above the national average in mathematics.
- Strong emphasis on safeguarding, creating a safe environment for students.
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- A well-ordered and ambitious curriculum across all year groups.
- Leaders and staff foster positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in writing fluency among some pupils.
- Occasional delays in addressing pupils' misconceptions.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Millbrook Primary School
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0.64 miles |
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Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School
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0.71 miles |
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St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 3JL |
0.73 miles |
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Livingstone Primary School
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1.08 miles |
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St Joseph's RC Primary School
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1.16 miles |
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Milton St John's CofE Primary School
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1.21 miles |
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St George's CofE Primary School
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1.28 miles |
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Arlies Primary School
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1.62 miles |
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Wild Bank Primary School
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1.74 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
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1.75 miles |
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Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy
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1.85 miles |
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Friezland Primary School
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1.87 miles |
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Silver Springs Primary Academy
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Greenfield St Mary's CofE School
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1.99 miles |
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Inspire Academy
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2.01 miles |
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Tame Bank
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2.19 miles |
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Greenfield Primary School
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2.19 miles |
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St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
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2.23 miles |
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St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hough Hill Road, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 2HB |
2.26 miles |
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Stalyhill Junior School
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2.34 miles |
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Mossley Hollins High School
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0.93 miles |
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Copley Academy
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1.53 miles |
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1.87 miles |
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1.89 miles |
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St Damian's RC Science College
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2.24 miles |
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West Hill School
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2.27 miles |
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Ashton Sixth Form College
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2.41 miles |
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Great Academy Ashton
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2.47 miles |
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Trinity School
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2.48 miles |
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Samuel Laycock School
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2.51 miles |
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Tameside College
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2.73 miles |
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Longdendale High School
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3.11 miles |
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Oasis Academy Leesbrook
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3.16 miles |
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Saddleworth School
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3.19 miles |
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Stansfield House
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Rayner Stephens High School
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3.27 miles |
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Cromwell High School
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3.27 miles |
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All Saints Catholic College
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3.27 miles |
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The Limes School
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3.48 miles |
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Safe Start School
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