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Buckstones Primary School

Delamere Avenue, Oldham, OL2 8HN
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Buckstones Primary School
Oldham, OL2 8HN
210 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
8.10% FSM %
95 Boys
115 Girls
About Buckstones Primary School

Buckstones Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Oldham, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 210 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sarah Healey.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Oldham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Oldham
Region North West
Administrative District Oldham
Parliamentary Constituency Oldham East and Saddleworth
Ward Shaw
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072643
URN 105671
Data Last Updated 19-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stephen Beckley Chair of Governors 22/10/1996 10/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Woodward Chair of Governors 13/03/2012 09/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jenny Allen Governor 15/10/2021 14/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Susan Gee Governor 10/06/2015 09/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phil Guest Governor 20/10/2025 19/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Ann Hanaghan Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Hartley Governor 17/10/2007 09/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sarah Healey Governor 01/09/2002 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jill Hudson Governor 08/10/2018 30/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Valerie Joyce Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janet Morrish Governor 27/04/2023 13/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Melanie Platt Governor 10/03/2023 09/03/2027 Elected by school staff
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0.29 km • Oldham
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buckstones Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Oldham, Oldham.
Buckstones Primary School has 210 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Buckstones Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Buckstones Primary School is Miss Sarah Healey.
Buckstones Primary School is at Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8HN, in the Oldham local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Buckstones Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Buckstones Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Sarah Healey
Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8HN
01617705850
www.buckstones.oldham.sch.uk/
Location
OL2 8HN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105671
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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