The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 328
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- ACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Heather (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
School Lane, Buckden, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Buckden CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Buckden CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Buckden CofE Primary School?
Buckden CofE Primary School currently has 328 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buckden CofE Primary School take?
Buckden CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Buckden CofE Primary School?
Buckden CofE Primary School is in St Neots, PE19 5TT, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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