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School · All-throughiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Buxton School

Foundation all-through school in London (Waltham Forest).

Attainment 8
48.6
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
48.9%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
92.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
17.3
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
40.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
15.1%
2024/25
Capacity
91%
1,065 / 1,170 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
Ungraded inspection
inspected Jun 2023

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

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.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Basketball
  • Chess
  • Climbing
  • Coding
  • Cricket
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Football
  • Gardening
  • Netball
  • Sewing
  • Fencing
  • Voice 21
  • Forest School

Awards

5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • ArtsmarkArts and culture
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment
  • Sing UpRecognised award
  • Sport EnglandRecognised award

Key facts

URN
103080
Type
Foundation school
Phase
All-through
Ages
3 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Waltham Forest
Constituency
Leyton and Wanstead
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (14 current, 6 former)

iMaintained school governing body (trust-linked).

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Tobi RufusChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2028

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Jayne ParryGovernorElected by school staffsince 2026 · until 2030
Ms Aneela SajidGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Jada TerrelongeGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Tirsit TesfayeGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Meryl DaviesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Ann WaylandGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Ms Sue BoonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Tobi RufusGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Ms Theresa McGingGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Ms Rebecca FarrawayGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Ms Emma HummGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Jamie HummGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Jackie Bowers-BroadbentGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2020
Ms Niyat Aron FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · term ended 2026
Mr Sam Hargreaves FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2025 · term ended 2026
Ms Nicola Wilson FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · term ended 2025
Mr Kevin Stuart FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · term ended 2026
Mr Jamie Humm FormerGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2018 · term ended 2026
Mrs Emma Humm FormerGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2014 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record