The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 13.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- The Aylsham Cluster Trust
- Head
- Mrs Juliet Stops (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Aylsham Road, Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5EZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Buxton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Buxton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Buxton Primary School?
Buxton Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buxton Primary School take?
Buxton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Buxton Primary School?
Buxton Primary School is in Norwich, NR10 5EZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Buxton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Buxton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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