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Buxton School
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- Waltham Forest E11 3NN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils across the school make good progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is good; they know the rules, follow instructions and want to learn.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective support ensures disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN make good progress.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide targeted professional development for teachers and staff.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers' effective subject knowledge and questioning boost pupils’ understanding.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Newly qualified teachers and new staff are meeting leaders’ expectations quickly, reducing past variability in teaching.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: School offers 'stay-and-play sessions', home visits, and evaluates trips to ensure valuable experiences.
Communication with Parents: Leaders have ensured effective communication, including regular feedback on pupils' work.
Parent Satisfaction: Majority of parents and pupils believe this is a safe and caring school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors challenge leaders effectively and closely monitor strategies and their impact.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have developed a highly effective system for professional development and targeted support.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils feel safe and supported by trusted adults and external agencies.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils' conduct is good, attend regularly, and show respect and tolerance for all.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure staff are knowledgeable about risks that could affect pupils' well-being.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The school offers a wide range of enrichment activities supporting personal development.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Leaders monitor club attendance to ensure diverse participation.
Outdoor Facilities: Stimulating outdoor environments sustain children’s interest and promote good behavior.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive tailored post-16 options, advice, and guidance.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Effective transition support between key stages; pupils are well-prepared for future stages.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEN receive bespoke support in specialist sessions and mainstream lessons.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is well-planned, broad, and balanced; particularly effective in English.
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About Us
Buxton School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1188 students from age 3-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% | 64.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.98% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 7 | 64.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 12.57% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% 12 | 64.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 11.84% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 59.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 10.22% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 38.24% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 51.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 75% | 33.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 14.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 19.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 3.23 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 94.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 91.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 22.71% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 30.19% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 24.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 0.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 41.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 55.2% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 37.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 17.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 23.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 3.49 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.52% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 92.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 22.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 29.48% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 24.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.33% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.52% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 12 | 34.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 19 | 51.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 40.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 5 | 13.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 4 | 21.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.22% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 23.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 27.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 22.94% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.44% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.17% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 2 | 36.35% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 8 | 51.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 38.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 8 | 13.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 3 | 20.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 19.22% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 27.11% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 21.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.61% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 47.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 15.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 17.7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 31.39% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 17.72% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 47% | 21.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.94% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.56% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Buxton School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
