Best 3 Primary schools in BUCKHURST HILL – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School (Primary) in Buckhurst Hill; St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill (Primary) in Buckhurst Hill — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Buckhurst Hill, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School), published Jun 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School (Jun 2017). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 800, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; all within the EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School IG9 6DS	St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5RX
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6DS	Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5RX
Latest Ofsted	2 9 Jun 2017	2 14 Nov 2013
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	420
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST	EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Website	www.bhcps.efspt.org	www.st-johns-school.com
Telephone	02085057300	02085042934
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

IG9 6DS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Buckhurst Hill
Essex
IG9 6DS
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2017
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Website: www.bhcps.efspt.org
Telephone: 02085057300

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

IG9 5RX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Buckhurst Hill
Essex
IG9 5RX
Ofsted: 2 14 Nov 2013
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Website: www.st-johns-school.com
Telephone: 02085042934

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.