Brushwood Junior School
Chesham, HP5 3DW · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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8th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 2,922 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brushwood Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access clubs including Boat, Chess, and First Aid, alongside sports such as Swimming, Tri-golf, and Cross Country. Arts and music provisions include Recorder, Choir, and Rock Steady. Year 6 pupils take a residential trip, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 257 pupils against a stated capacity of 256. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity by 1? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How is the Year 6 residential trip organised for families with dietary requirements?
What Ofsted said about Brushwood Junior School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” in this school, benefiting from a “phenomenal education” delivered by expert staff who teach with “clarity and precision.” The institution maintains a culture of “aspiration and continual improvement” underpinned by “very highest expectations” for all pupils, resulting in high attendance and exemplary behaviour.
Strengths
- Staff are “exceptionally well trained” and their “enthusiasm for learning is infectious,” fostering positive relationships and industrious classrooms.
- The curriculum is “extremely rich and ambitious,” with content ordered to enable pupils to “recall and build on previous knowledge.”
- There is a “relentless focus on reading,” ensuring pupils acquire a “deep and enduring love for books” and become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” supported by “thoughtful pastoral support” and enriching experiences like museum visits and character-building activities.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “participate fully in school life” and receive the “same ambitious offer as their peers.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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