Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery
High Wycombe, HP12 4LR · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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114th 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 — 3.3/10 against 2,479 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery 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 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. 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 (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 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
With results below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths? How does the school manage class sizes when operating above its designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Booker Hill School continues to be a good school, where pupils are “enthusiastic about their learning” and proud of their inclusive community. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour, ensuring pupils feel safe and benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” that prioritises early reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and feel safe, with staff addressing any negative behaviour “swiftly and effectively.”
- The school has a “well-defined and ambitious curriculum,” with particularly strong provision in phonics, early reading, and mathematics.
- Pupils are “keen and avid readers,” enjoying a “well-stocked and inviting school library” and benefiting from targeted support for struggling readers.
- Staff build “nurturing relationships” with children in the Nursery and Reception, establishing positive routines quickly.
- Leaders manage staff workload effectively, fostering a culture where staff can handle pressures in “positive ways.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, lesson work and checks on learning are “not precise enough,” leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Staff do not always adapt teaching methods sufficiently to ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, can access learning easily in every subject.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 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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