Buckstones Primary School
URN: 105671 • Oldham OL2 8HN
Overview
- Name
- Buckstones Primary School
- URN
- 105671
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Healey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617705850
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Delamere Avenue, Oldham OL2 8HN
Summary
Buckstones Primary School is a mixed community school located in Oldham, catering to 210 pupils. The school is committed to fostering the academic, physical, social, moral, and spiritual development of its students through high-quality teaching and a stimulating learning environment. The curriculum follows the National Curriculum and emphasizes differentiation to meet individual student needs, ensuring that all children are treated fairly and given equal opportunities.
The school promotes a broad and balanced curriculum, focusing on core subjects while also valuing foundation subjects and religious education. Learning experiences are designed to be engaging and practical, encouraging children to explore and apply their skills in various contexts. Buckstones Primary School aims to cultivate self-worth, confidence, and cooperation among students, fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere.
For students with special educational needs, Buckstones Primary School offers tailored support through its SEND Local Offer. Parents can access resources and information through the Oldham Council Local Offer and are encouraged to engage with the school community to enhance their children's educational experience. The school prioritizes a welcoming environment where good behaviour is expected and success is celebrated.
The school promotes a broad and balanced curriculum, focusing on core subjects while also valuing foundation subjects and religious education. Learning experiences are designed to be engaging and practical, encouraging children to explore and apply their skills in various contexts. Buckstones Primary School aims to cultivate self-worth, confidence, and cooperation among students, fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere.
For students with special educational needs, Buckstones Primary School offers tailored support through its SEND Local Offer. Parents can access resources and information through the Oldham Council Local Offer and are encouraged to engage with the school community to enhance their children's educational experience. The school prioritizes a welcoming environment where good behaviour is expected and success is celebrated.
Useful links
- Governors Secure (governance)
- Governors Information (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Assessment, Recording and Reporting Policy (download)
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- Charging Policy (download)
- Anti-Bullying Policy (download)
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy awaiting approval (download)
- Snow/Bad Weather Policy (download)
- Attendance Policy (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Bare Trees Primary School (75.2)
- Corpus Christi RC Primary School (70.7)
- Greenhill Primary School (70.2)
- Roundthorn Community Primary School (70.2)
- St Chad's CofE Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 210
- Boys
- 95
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 8.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-03-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 210 | 95 | 115 | 210 | 8.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 209 | 94 | 115 | 210 | 8.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 208 | 85 | 123 | 210 | 11.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 208 | 85 | 123 | 210 | 11.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 207 | 92 | 115 | 210 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 93 | 115 | 210 | 8.70 |
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