Bourton Meadow Academy
Buckingham, MK18 7HX · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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48th 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 4,133 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bourton Meadow Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 571 pupils against a stated capacity of 706. 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 activities are available within the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Bourton Meadow Academy
Overview
Bourton Meadow Academy provides a high-quality education where pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of education.” The school fosters a positive environment where children feel safe, happy, and proud, with “impeccable” behaviour and strong relationships. While the early years provision is outstanding and many subjects are taught effectively, the report notes that curriculum development and assessment practices require refinement in a small number of subjects to ensure consistent depth of learning across the board.
Strengths
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children making a “very strong start” through expert teaching of reading, mathematics, and language.
- Pupils demonstrate “impeccable” behaviour, cooperating harmoniously and showing deep understanding of school values such as respect and resilience.
- Staff hold “highest expectations” for achievement, resulting in many pupils performing highly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils knowing how to keep themselves safe online and understanding issues like cyberbullying.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well, with the curriculum adapted successfully to meet their needs.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, precise curriculum knowledge is not yet clear, meaning pupils’ learning is not checked as effectively and understanding is less secure.
- The school’s use of assessment is not fully developed in all subjects, with staff not consistently identifying whether pupils have secured the intended depth of knowledge.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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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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