The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
78%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 133 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,154
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 39%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- The Buxton School Learning Trust
- Head
- Mrs Jacqueline Bowers-Broadbent (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
234 Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSarah Bonnell School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School
Independent · 1.6km away
Park Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Stratford Circus
Miscellaneous · 1.8km away
Sandringham Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
East London Independent School
Independent · 1.9km away
Stratford School Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
St Angela's Ursuline School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Buxton School a selective school?
No. Buxton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Buxton School's Ofsted rating?
Buxton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Buxton School?
Buxton School currently has 1,154 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buxton School take?
Buxton School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Buxton School?
Buxton School is in London, E11 3NN, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Buxton School have a sixth form?
No, Buxton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.