Buckstones Primary School

A not judged community school school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Buckstones Primary School.

Oldham, OL28HN Ofsted: Not Judged Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
70.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 83.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
15 October 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Delamere Avenue
Shaw
Oldham, OL28HN
Phone
1617705850
Website
buckstones.oldham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105671
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8HN
Website
www.buckstones.oldham.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
209
Free School Meals
9.1% (19 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
83.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
83.0 (+24.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.0 (12.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 110.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
209 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusive school and equality of opportunity High standards for teaching and learning Differentiated teaching to meet individual needs Care for physical, mental, personal, social, moral and cultural needs Rich, broad, balanced curriculum with opportunities for first-hand experience Respect for differences and appreciation of diversity Love of life and learning Self-worth, confidence, independence, self-motivation and cooperation Developing responsibility and community involvement Partnership with parents and the wider community Welcoming, friendly, safe and happy school environment Encouraging positive behaviour, success, reward and celebration

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art Club

Sports

Football Netball Cross Country Tag Rugby Dodgeball Rowing Hockey Athletics Dance Fitness

Facilities

Purpose-built IT suite Large hall/dining area which also serves as a gymnasium and centre for extra-curricular activities Three hard surface play areas Grass field Nature paths and a nature area Pond Trim trail Seating areas Fast play area Stage Football walls and nets Basketball nets Outdoor Reception/classroom entrance

Curriculum Highlights

English Mathematics Science Religious Education Computing History Geography Music Art and Design Design and Technology French Physical Education RSHE Early Years

SEND Provision

Buckstones Local Offer February 2025

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