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Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School has 79% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 52 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2021KS2 expected79%Attendance95.3%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 52 pupils
SEN support: 30% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 79% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 30% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

The area around this school

Environment score: 70/100

Good surroundings

Air quality95/100

Transport access13/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School

At Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

93% met the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths.

Attendance at Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School has 52 pupils on roll.

11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

30% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School