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Buxton School
Goodgraded 21/06/2023Ages 3–161,154 pupilsFaithNone
Buxton School is an all-through school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in London, within the Waltham Forest local authority. The school has around 1,154 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/06/2023, Buxton School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 42.1 and 34% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing schools in London can view Buxton School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 21/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)69%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 845.2
England avg 45.1 · was 42.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
England avg 45% · was 35% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths62%
England avg 65% · was 60% in 2023/24
EBacc entry78%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.18
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake40.9%
Free school meals40.9%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language49.6%
England avg 18.6%
Places filled64%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.3%
Attendance92.3%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher18.9
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence26.5%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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