The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 33 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 23 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Miss Sarah Healey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEast Crompton St George's CofE School
Primary · Very close
The Croft
Independent · 606m away
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 836m away
Rushcroft Primary School
Primary · 962m away
Beal Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Farrowdale House School
Independent · 1.2km away
Crompton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Buckstones Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Buckstones Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Buckstones Primary School?
Buckstones Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buckstones Primary School take?
Buckstones Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Buckstones Primary School?
Buckstones Primary School is in Oldham, OL2 8HN, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Buckstones Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Buckstones Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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