Buxton Primary School
Primary · Foundation school · Ages 4–11 · Norwich, Norfolk
Buxton Primary School is a primary school in Norwich, Norfolk for ages 4–11 (foundation school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 9 October 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Aylsham Road, Buxton, Norwich, NR10 5EZ
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 192 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 12% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 9 October 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils make lots of friends and are happy here.”
- “This is because the school values kindness.”
- “It gives pupils many opportunities to mix with others in different classes.”
To improve
- “However, teachers are inconsistent in their use of routines to help pupils focus, answer questions and repeat new words and concepts.”
- “As a result, pupils’ focus occasionally wanes.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 48% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 24 first-preference applications, 24 offers in total, 24 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Norfolk.
- Hainford VC Primary School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hevingham Primary School 2.7 mi Good
- Swanton Abbott Community Primary School 2.9 mi School remains Good
- Coltishall Primary School 2.9 mi Not judged
- John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School 3.3 mi Good
- Bure Valley School 3.4 mi Standards maintained
- Frettenham Primary School 3.4 mi School remains Good
- St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School 3.7 mi Good