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Buxton School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Jacqueline Bowers-Broadbent

corporate_fareThe Buxton School Learning Trust

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,203

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Attainment 8

45.2

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Waltham Forest

#1,702 of 3,216 nationally

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Buxton School is a Foundation school secondary school in London, serving ages 3-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Buxton School is a foundation school in London, Waltham Forest, admitting pupils aged 3-16. It is part of The Buxton School Learning Trust. The school has approximately 1,154 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2, placing the school #14 in Waltham Forest and #1,702 of 3,216 nationally. 39.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 4% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #25 of 17 primaries in Waltham Forest and #2,086 of 3,216 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

39.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.2%

Entering EBacc77.70%

EBacc APS4.18

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc69.00%

EBacc APS3.9

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75%

EBacc APS3.53

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS4.03

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.71

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.18

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

74%

LA 70%

Reading76% LA 79%

Writing76% LA 77%

Maths76% LA 80%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

69%

LA 71%England 61%

Reading78% LA 80% · Eng 74%

Writing75% LA 78% · Eng 72%

Maths78% LA 80% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

46%

LA 65%England 60%

Reading58% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing74% LA 74% · Eng 71%

Maths65% LA 77% · Eng 73%

Read SS

101

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.6

Read

LA 0.4

-3.1 to 0.0

0.6

Write

LA 0.5

-0.9 to 2.1

-0.5

Maths

LA 0.8

-1.9 to 1.0

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

67%

LA 69%England 65%

Reading71% LA 76% · Eng 73%

Writing77% LA 78% · Eng 78%

Maths74% LA 81% · Eng 79%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.1

Read

LA 1.2

-1.1 to 1.4

1.2

Write

LA 1.1

0.0 to 2.4

0.2

Maths

LA 1.5

-0.9 to 1.3

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

74%

LA 68%

Reading79% LA 75%

Writing83% LA 80%

Maths82% LA 79%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2

Read

LA 0.6

-3.2 to -0.8

-0.4

Write

LA 1.4

-1.6 to 0.8

-0.6

Maths

LA 1.3

-1.7 to 0.5

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 June 2023

Inspection Report

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14 November 2017

Inspection Report

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12 March 2013

Inspection Report

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24 May 2011

Inspection Report

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14 October 2008

Inspection Report

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05 October 2005

Inspection Report

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31 January 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-11-14

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-03-12

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(21 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,154 pupils. During this period, there were 24 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,154	24	2.1%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,145	17	1.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,179	9	0.8%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,188	11	0.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,194	24	2.0%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,202	26	2.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,203	27	2.2%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,214	27	2.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,198	32	2.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,199	26	2.2%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,210	42	3.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,232	29	2.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,229	4	0.3%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,267	40	3.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,334	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,334	14	1.0%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,357	15	1.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,447	22	1.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,438	21	1.5%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,440	32	2.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,463	18	1.2%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,456	26	1.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,465	31	2.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,561	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,556	8	0.5%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,581	12	0.8%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 124 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 45 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree44%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree16%

strongly disagree20%

don't know4%

not applicable28%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree56%

strongly disagree4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree44%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree48%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree56%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree56%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree36%

agree48%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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