Bledlow Ridge School
High Wycombe, HP14 4AZ · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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56th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,551 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 7.0/10 nationally. 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bledlow Ridge School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Bledlow Ridge School
Overview
Bledlow Ridge School is described as a ‘happy village school’ where ‘relationships are warm and nurturing’. The inspection judged overall effectiveness as ‘Good’, with ‘Personal development’ rated ‘Outstanding’. Pupils are ‘well prepared and confident’ for secondary education, benefiting from an ‘interesting, ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum’.
Strengths
- Staff have ‘high expectations’ and help pupils build ‘foundations for a love of learning’.
- The school provides an ‘exceptional range of extra-curricular clubs and enrichment activities’.
- Pupils develop a ‘strong understanding of equality’ and values such as ‘curiosity, empathy and respect’.
- The new approach to teaching reading is ‘successful’, with pupils acquiring phonics knowledge and delighting in reading.
- ‘Strong induction processes’ enable children in early years to settle quickly and become ‘curious, independent learners’.
Areas to improve
- Assessment processes must be ‘fully effective’ so that ‘errors, gaps and misconceptions in pupils’ learning are systematically addressed’.
- Staff need to ‘adapt learning more consistently and effectively to meet pupils’ needs’, particularly for those with barriers to learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, though leaders are taking action to address minor weaknesses in ‘sharing information as early as possible’ and ensuring ‘consistent’ record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
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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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