Bearbrook Combined School
Aylesbury, HP19 7QP · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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125th 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 — 1.8/10 against 2,240 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bearbrook Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 498 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the 2024 inspection is recent, what specific actions have been taken to address the gap between current results and the national median? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum to support pupil development?
What Ofsted said about Bearbrook Combined School
Overview
Bearbrook Combined School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where pupils are ‘ready, safe and respectful’. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum and strong focus on communication skills, though it notes that curriculum planning and assessment consistency require further refinement in some subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils feel well cared for in a supportive environment where bullying is rare and promptly addressed.
- Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading, mathematics, and developing communication skills from pre-school.
- Teachers actively check and clarify pupils’ understanding, particularly in well-planned subjects like mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from thoughtfully planned activities and skilled support.
- Staff are well supported, with leaders prioritising the mental health and well-being of both staff and pupils.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders must ensure the specific knowledge pupils must learn and its timing is clearly identified to ensure consistent progression.
- Leaders need to provide training so teachers consistently check what pupils know and remember before moving on to new concepts, preventing gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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