Buckden CofE Primary School is a Church of England academy. It has about 330 boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. In July 2015 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Environment, Attendance and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Representation and Progress.
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Finances:Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment:Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Attendance:Above average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Attainment:About average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions:About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average.
Progress:Below average. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is poor and in writing it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation:Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils:Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor.
Provision for special educational needs
Autistic spectrum disorder
Hearing impairment
Moderate learning difficulty
Multi-sensory impairment
Physical disability
Social, emotional and mental health
Specific learning difficulty
Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.