Buckingham Primary School, based in Hampton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Buckingham Primary School currently has around 409 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.4%. other white pupils make up about 18.1% , followed by other asian at 10%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Buckingham Road, Hampton, TW12 3LT |
| Website: | www.buckingham.richmond.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02089412548 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Richmond upon Thames |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Caroline Boyle |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102904 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 409 |
| Number of Boys: | 204 |
| Number of Girls: | 205 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.40% | 157 |
| Other White | 18.10% | 74 |
| Other Asian | 10.00% | 41 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.40% | 22 |
| Indian | 4.90% | 20 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.90% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 2.90% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 8 |
| African | 2.00% | 8 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.00% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Primary School Buckingham Road , TW12 3LT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Church of England Primary School Forge Lane , Feltham TW13 6UN | - not rated | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Church of England Primary School Forge Lane , Feltham TW13 6UN | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Lane Primary School Forge Lane , Hanworth TW13 6UN | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Lane Infant and Nursery School Forge Lane , Hanworth TW13 6UN | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton High Hanworth Road , TW12 3HB | - not rated | 283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Academy Hanworth Road , TW12 3HB | - not rated | 307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Community College Hanworth Road , TW12 3HB | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Academy Percy Road , TW2 6JW | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy Hanworth Park High Street , TW13 4AB | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | - not rated | 3,254 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton School Hanworth Road , TW12 3HD | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Jack and Jill School 30 Nightingale Road , TW12 3HX | - not rated | 514 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eleanor Holles School Hanworth Road , TW12 3HF | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Clarendon School Hanworth Road , TW12 3DH | - not rated | 987 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmead School 41-43 Wensleydale Road , TW12 2LP | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.