Buckton Vale Primary School
68%
Capacity
213
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Buckton Vale Primary School
Buckton Vale Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Buckton Vale Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kelly Quinn, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7620th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 57 in Tameside.
Buckton Vale Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 22 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Buckton Vale Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Coding, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Buckton Vale Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Swallow Lane, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 3NU |
| Headteacher | Kelly Quinn |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.1% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 315 (68% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jul 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Jul 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7620th of 13,686
Nationally
1082nd of 2,065
In North West
34th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Swallow Lane, Stalybridge
Tameside, SK15 3NU
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