Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School
Aylesbury, HP19 9DZ · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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77th 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 — 6.7/10 against 2,594 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 447 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt for the 10.0% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School
Overview
Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "wonderful family" atmosphere and strong collaboration. Pupils are described as "buoyant and happy," benefiting from a thoughtfully created environment and clear behaviour expectations underpinned by Christian values.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" with knowledge "precisely sequenced" to prepare pupils for secondary school, particularly prioritising early language acquisition.
- Reading is actively promoted daily, with staff acting as reading "influencers" and the library serving as a "centrepiece" of the school.
- Staff use "secure subject knowledge" to explain concepts clearly, regularly checking understanding and revisiting learning where needed.
- Effective systems identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with high ambition for them to access the same curriculum as peers.
- Governors hold the school to account, digging "deep into strengths and weaknesses" to ensure improvement priorities are embedded.
Areas to improve
- Teachers are not always clear on implementing the curriculum, leading to some activities that are "not ambitious enough" and do not help every pupil practise necessary knowledge.
- Processes are not yet in place for subject leaders to check how well pupils have learned the curriculum or to assure themselves that pupils are "remembering more over time."
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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