Buckstones Primary School
Community primary school in Oldham (Oldham).
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
At Buckstones School, we aim to promote the development of our children academically, physically, socially, morally and spiritually, by providing a high quality of teaching and varied learning experiences with-in a well-ordered and stimulating environment which supports equality of opportunity.
We teach the National Curriculum, planning for and presenting the children with challenges that support differentiation. We aim to nurture individual skills and talents within an environment which values self-worth, confidence, independence, self-motivation and co-operation and in which our children have respect for each others differences.
We aim to give our children a love of life and learning.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Cross Country
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Netball
- Rugby
Awards
7 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Music MarkMusic
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 105671
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Woodward | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2012 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Phil Guest | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Ann Hanaghan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Elizabeth Rudd | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Helen Singleton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Starkey | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Janet Morrish | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Melanie Platt | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Valerie Joyce | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jill Hudson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Susan Gee | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ian Hartley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2007 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Pauline Whitehead Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2003 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Sarah Healey Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2002 · term ended 2026 |
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