Buckingham Primary School

A not judged community school school in Richmond upon Thames. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Buckingham Primary School.

Hampton, TW123LT Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
3 December 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Buckingham Road
Hampton, TW123LT
Phone
2089412548
Website
buckingham.richmond.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102904
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Buckingham Road, Hampton, TW12 3LT
Website
www.buckingham.richmond.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
475
Free School Meals
39.8% (189 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Buckingham Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 105.0
2024 104.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
475 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe Persevere Succeed"

Politeness Positivity Commitment Perseverance Courage Determination Helpfulness Kindness Reliability Teamwork Empathy Resilience Patience

We are working towards the Rights Respecting School Award and Buckingham is a multi-cultural school that celebrates events such as Diwali and Eid.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Buckingham Primary School. Ofsted judged Buckingham Primary School as GOOD in all areas (January 2025). Headteacher: Ms Caroline Boyle.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Buckingham Breakfast Club Buckingham After School Club

Sports

Rugby

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is at the heart of Buckingham’s curriculum and Reading for Pleasure is a key indicator of future success. A systematic, synthetic phonics programme is used to teach decoding. Ambitious vocabulary is identified and taught to access the curriculum. Attachment Aware School with the PATHS Programme to support emotional well-being. Pastoral support helps pupils access the curriculum and supports social and emotional development.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club opens from 7.30 a.m. to 8.50 a.m. (£5.00 per session). After School Club operates from 3.20 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. (£10.00 per session) with an optional extension to 6.00 p.m. for £2.00.

SEND Provision

Buckingham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; SEND Information Report 2024-2025; SEND Inclusion Toolkit and Charter; Accessibility Plan 2022-2025; Inclusion Team contact via [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Buckingham Primary is a Community school and admission arrangements are determined in agreement with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; the Admissions Authority is the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club £5.00 per session; After School Club £10.00 per session, with an additional £2.00 for staying until 6.00 p.m. From September 2023 all children are entitled to a free school meal; applicants for benefit-related free school meals may still apply for extra funding.

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