Buckstones Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Address | Delamere Avenue, OL2 8HN |
| School Website | www.buckstones.oldham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1617705850 |
| URN | 105671 |
School Census
| Total | 206 |
| Girls/Boys | 119/87 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 57.8%/42.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 19 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/10/2024 | |
| 27/03/2014 | Outstanding |
| 27/01/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 27/01/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19 |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | -0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | 1.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 108.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.8 |
| Writing Progress | -0.3 |
| Maths Progress | 2.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 87% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 4.7 |
| Writing Progress | 1.5 |
| Maths Progress | 2.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.67% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 83 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 80% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 44% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 97.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 97.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Beal Vale Primary School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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