Buckingham Primary School
Hampton, TW12 3LT · Richmond upon Thames · primary school
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37th of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 1,673 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Buckingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 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 377 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Buckingham Primary School
Overview
Buckingham Primary School is described as a "welcoming and safe place" where pupils feel valued and proud to be part of an inclusive community. The report highlights a strong culture of reading, effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- The school provides a "broad and accessible curriculum" that is well sequenced and meets pupils’ needs from the Nursery onwards.
- Staff deliver an expert phonics programme, ensuring pupils who fall behind are identified quickly and supported to become "confident readers".
- Pupils with SEND are "well catered for," receiving personalised support that helps them access the curriculum and grow in confidence.
- Children in Reception have an "extremely positive start" in a language-rich environment that nurtures curiosity.
- Governors are effective, understanding their statutory duties and actively checking on safeguarding and staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, tasks do not effectively help pupils learn and remember curriculum content, hindering the development of "depth of subject-specific knowledge and skills".
- Attendance remains low for some pupils, causing them to miss out on valuable learning; the school must continue working closely with families to improve this.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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
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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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