Buckton Vale Primary School

URN: 106191 • Stalybridge SK15 3NU

Overview

Name
Buckton Vale Primary School
URN
106191
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Deborah Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Swallow Lane, Stalybridge SK15 3NU

Summary

Buckton Vale Primary School is a community school located in Stalybridge, Tameside, catering to a mixed-gender population of 268 pupils, with a capacity of 315. The school prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported. The dedicated staff focus on fostering curiosity and creativity, aiming to help each child achieve their full potential through a broad and engaging curriculum.

The school emphasizes the importance of strong partnerships with families and offers a range of extracurricular activities, including music, sport, and art, to enrich the educational experience. Buckton Vale also provides a Before and After School Club, known as Beyond the Bell, for children from Reception to Year 6, ensuring that working parents have reliable childcare options.

With a commitment to creating a safe and inspiring space for learning, Buckton Vale Primary School encourages resilience, self-belief, and a lifelong love of learning among its students. The school’s beautiful grounds and excellent facilities further enhance the educational environment, making it a supportive community for children to thrive.

Key details

LA
Tameside
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
268
Boys
137
Girls
131
FSM %
16.40
Open date
Close date
2022-09-30
Last Ofsted
2018-07-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 268 137 131 315 16.40
2024-09-11 268 137 131 315 16.40
2023-09-11 268 137 131 315 16.40
2022-09-11 268 137 131 315 16.40
2021-09-11 281 146 135 315 17.10
2020-09-11 299 158 141 315 17.10

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