The short version
Primary. 44% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 46
- Capacity
- 44%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Julia Orridge
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
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Location
School Lane, Buckminster Primary School, Grantham, Leicestershire, NG33 5RZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Buckminster Primary School?
Buckminster Primary School currently has 46 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buckminster Primary School take?
Buckminster Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Buckminster Primary School?
Buckminster Primary School is in Grantham, NG33 5RZ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Buckminster Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Buckminster Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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