Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DS · Essex · primary school
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176th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.0/10 against 3,769 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 389 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Overview
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy, polite, and well-mannered, contributing to a positive atmosphere where they rise to teachers’ high aspirations. Despite significant disruption from building safety concerns, the school demonstrates resilience, with current pupils achieving well and developing a strong sense of community.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy "interesting learning tasks" and build vocabulary effectively, applying their knowledge in engaging conversations.
- The curriculum is "well-planned and coherently sequenced" in most subjects, enabling staff to teach a broad set of skills.
- Reading is prioritised successfully; younger children develop a love of reading, and all pupils who need extra help receive "timely support" to become fluent.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well-supported" by staff who tailor learning approaches, ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Behaviour is excellent, underpinned by "straightforward and well-established rules" and clear expectations of kindness.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not build securely on Early Years foundations, limiting the depth of knowledge pupils develop.
- Assessment processes in some foundation subjects are not fully established, meaning gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not always identified or addressed promptly.
- Strategic oversight and governance arrangements are still being embedded, leaving some governors and trustees without the information needed to understand the impact of leaders’ work.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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