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Buxton School

234 Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3NN

Foundation school · Ages 3–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
76.0%
Writing
76.0%
Maths
76.0%
RWM Combined
74.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.7%
Basics 9-5
38.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2338.846.4
2023/2442.446.4
2024/2545.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.180.00
2023/24+0.210.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
77.7%
EBacc APS
4.18
EBacc 9-5
16.9%
EBacc 9-4
36.5%
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Outstanding
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Good
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Good
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1.55 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Buxton School

Buxton School is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.1. The school has around 1,154 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 234 Cann Hall Road, London, E11 3NN | More schools in Waltham Forest

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Buxton School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Buxton School

What is Buxton School's Ofsted rating?
Buxton School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Buxton School's latest exam results?
Buxton School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Buxton School located?
Buxton School is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest (E11 3NN).
How many pupils attend Buxton School?
Buxton School has around 1,154 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Buxton School with other schools?
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