Buxton School
London, E11 3NN · Waltham Forest · all-through school
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5th of 17 secondary schools in Waltham Forest we can score. 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 — 8.2/10 against 492 of them, against 6.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.9 · 60 | 30% | 1.80 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.21 · 65 | 25% | 1.63 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.6 · 63 | 10% | 0.63 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Buxton School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2023-09). In 2024/25, 39.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.21 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, fencing, gymnastics, basketball, football, netball, piano, and choir practice. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,065 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,110. 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 to maintain progress from Key Stage 2 to 3? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Buxton School
Overview
Buxton School continues to be a good school, characterised by a community that embodies values of "ambition, honesty, academia, kindness and family." Leaders have prioritised curriculum development, creating an "ambitious curriculum" that builds logically from early years through to secondary education, ensuring pupils are "inspired by their learning." The school fosters a "kind environment" where staff know pupils well, resulting in positive attitudes towards learning and effective support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced to support "strong progression in knowledge," with subject leads working closely across primary and secondary phases.
- Leaders have implemented a robust reading curriculum with a phonics scheme followed with "fidelity," ensuring pupils develop fluency and a "love for reading."
- Rigorous procedures identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) from day one, using "learner profiles" to tailor support effectively.
- Enrichment activities, including educational visits and clubs tailored to "pupil voice," increase exposure to the wider world and careers.
- The governing body "supports and challenges leaders effectively," while staff maintain high expectations for behaviour.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects where the curriculum is newer, the design and teaching are not consistently enabling pupils to "develop and retain their understanding in detail and in the longer term."
- Leaders should continue developing a "rich and well-sequenced curriculum for all subjects" and provide training to ensure all staff deliver it successfully.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "rigorous approach" where staff are alert to concerns and respond promptly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.4 |
| 2024/25 | 45.2 |
| 2025/26 | 48.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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