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Buckton Vale Primary School

Tameside, SK15 3NUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2018
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#7,620
of 13,686 nationally

About Buckton Vale Primary School

Buckton Vale Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 34 applications for just 22 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.55. All 22 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Kelly Quinn. It currently has 213 pupils on roll against a capacity of 315, so there is some room for growth. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2018, rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. This represents a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2013, when the school was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSwallow Lane, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 3NU
HeadteacherKelly Quinn
Local AuthorityTameside
Number of Pupils213
Free School Meals (FSM)21.1%
School Capacity213 / 315 (68% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jul 2018
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Jul 2018): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallLibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballRoundersCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubCodingGardeningBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:15

Source: bucktonvale.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buckton Vale Primary School

Buckton Vale Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.