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Buxton Primary School
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- Buxton with Lammas NR10 5EZ
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: In Year 1, the teaching of reading and phonics is particularly effective.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is very well matched to pupils鈥� needs and is reviewed regularly.
Foundational Skills: High expectations, well-planned curriculum enhances skills like reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Improved curriculum with effective teaching leads to good pupil achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improving the transition processes between the early years provision and its nursery providers.
Areas Needing Improvement: Writing routines to help focus and answer questions need consistency.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieved well at the end of key stage 1 in 2017.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional funding for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is used effectively to secure rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour reflects the school鈥檚 high expectations; they are respectful and motivated.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils confident in reading and mastering math concepts.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional catch-up sessions for basic skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations; calm school environment with rare challenging behavior.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional funding for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is used effectively to secure rapid progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective workshops help pupils with SEND without missing main lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is outstanding; pupils feel safe and know how to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders robustly monitor safeguarding matters; staff use their knowledge to keep meticulous records.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Weekly discussions on healthy relationships and safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Calm school with high conduct expectations.
Parent Feedback: Parents rightly hold the school in very high regard; one parent wrote: 鈥楾he school is fantastic.鈥�
Parental Involvement: Communication with parents is regular and informative.
Parent Feedback: Regular discussions with parents and external professionals on pupil needs.
Parental Involvement: The school regularly involves parents in the educational process.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils really enjoy the clubs and activities which supplement their learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Children interact well in the recently refurbished outdoor space.
Extracurricular Activities: Varied enrichment sessions including yoga and gardening projects.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers鈥� relationships with pupils are positive and they enjoy positive interactions.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make rapid and sustained progress across a wide range of subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teaching which risks not meeting the headteacher鈥檚 high expectations is immediately identified, and support is provided.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching is managed efficiently through clear and concise monitoring plans.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are passionate with ongoing training and collaboration.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers teach well with high expectations; successful subject leadership.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Clear explanations and understanding lead to successful learning outcomes.
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About Us
Buxton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 197 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | 25.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 3.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 6 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 14 | 6.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 6 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% 21 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 8 | 5.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 83 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 100% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Buxton Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
