Beechview Academy
High Wycombe, HP13 7NT · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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137th 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 — 1.4/10 against 1,964 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beechview Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school monitor progress for pupils with similar backgrounds to the national average?
What Ofsted said about Beechview Academy
Overview
Beechview Academy is described as a place where pupils ‘learn, grow and thrive’, supported by ‘warm and positive relationships’ with staff. The school offers a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum with high expectations, resulting in pupils who behave well and are proud of their achievements.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued in a ‘kind school, where everyone is welcome’, with staff who know them well.
- Reading is a high priority; skilled staff ensure pupils access phonics early and receive targeted support to read ‘fluently and with comprehension’.
- The curriculum is well-structured, with ‘precise knowledge and skills’ clearly defined, leading to stronger subject understanding.
- Staff have ‘strong subject knowledge’ and teach effectively, while quickly identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils develop strong character and leadership skills, engaging in community events and demonstrating tolerance for differing beliefs.
Areas to improve
- Teachers sometimes do not check carefully enough what pupils are learning, failing to address key gaps.
- The school must continue to develop its approaches to assessment so all staff can help pupils secure important ideas across the curriculum.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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