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Welcome to Buxton School

We are delighted to welcome you to Buxton School. At Buxton School we believe that every child can be inspired to be the very best that they can be. We have integrity, aiming for all children and young people to become high achievers and kind, active citizens in our ever changing world. We are passionate about our childrens’ futures, setting the highest of expectations so that in our supportive community, children will develop the skills, confidence and independence necessary to become successful learners.Our aim is that every child will be empowered and inspired to learn and to make outstanding progress through excellent teaching. We are ambitious for our children and the role that they will play in the future of their local and global communities. One of the great strengths of our school is its vibrant diversity, a reflection of the great city in which we live. We are principled in our decision making to ensure that all children can learn and work together, developing the skills to become future leaders. Buxton School is a family at the heart of our community. Together with parents we will enable every child to fulfil their potential. This is within a secure and caring environment where we strive to ensure that every child will develop a sense of pride, enjoyment and ownership of their school. We expect everyone who studies or works at Buxton, including parents and carers, to support our values and work collaboratively to ensure the future success of our children.We look forward to working with you.Mrs J Bowers-Broadbent - Headteacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Primary, Secondary

Suitable Ages

3 to 16

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,154 Total

No. of Boys

625 (54.2%)

No. of Girls

529 (45.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

11.3%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

85%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:30%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:12%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:44%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Updates Coming Soon!

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Dec 19

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

Summer Half Term

May 26 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Clubs are run on a rolling programme. Most clubs are very popular and are often oversubscribed. We use a first come, first served system to be as fair as possible and then use a waiting list for any children who miss out on a place.

East London School of Dance
Chess Club
Debate Mate Club
Breakfast Club
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

About School

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed