Abbey View Primary Academy
High Wycombe, HP11 1BX · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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88th of 142 primary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 182 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.1/10 against 3,405 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbey View Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 251 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the school ensure that the Good inspection rating is maintained in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Abbey View Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils at Abbey View Primary Academy “flourish” within a “diverse and welcoming” environment that strongly promotes the school’s values of determination, aspiration, respect and teamwork. The inspection highlights “exemplary” behaviour and “exceptional” personal development, underpinned by a strong sense of community and high-quality early years provision. While the curriculum is described as “broad and highly ambitious” with precise design, the report identifies specific areas for refinement in how prior learning is integrated across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and conduct themselves with “high levels of self-control”.
- Personal development is “exceptional”, with pupils showing a “deep understanding of modern Britain” and strong character traits.
- Early years provision is “Outstanding”, providing a “high-quality” foundation where children are “highly motivated in their play”.
- Reading is a “clear priority”, with staff teaching phonics systematically so pupils read with “fluency and confidence”.
- The curriculum is “designed with precision”, ensuring accurate identification of support needs for pupils with additional requirements.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects other than English and mathematics”, teaching does not sufficiently integrate prior knowledge into new learning.
- The school needs to “strengthen retrieval practice” in these subjects to ensure pupils consistently secure important facts into their long-term memory.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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