Butlers Court School
Beaconsfield, HP9 1RW · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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37th 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 3,204 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Butlers Court School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 15.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join dance days with Ricky, visit museums and theatres, and attend residential stays. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 419 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
With just 1 place currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for new intakes? How do you support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like during the residential stays?
What Ofsted said about Butlers Court School
Overview
Butlers Court School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel a "keen sense of belonging" and are "proud to be at this school." The inspection confirms that high-quality teaching and strong relationships help pupils achieve well and prepare for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "very good" behaviour, being taught to be "respectful and caring towards each other" while striving to meet shared values.
- Teachers use "targeted questioning" to help pupils make links with previous learning, fostering confidence in applying knowledge to new topics.
- Reading is a "central part of everything the school does," with early reading practices ensuring pupils quickly become "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "confidently and eagerly learn the same curriculum as their classmates" due to careful identification of needs and extra support.
- The school provides an "enriched education" with trips and activities that pupils discuss with "excitement," and parents were "overwhelmingly positive" in their responses.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, not all staff possess the necessary depth of subject knowledge, meaning "opportunities to teach pupils important knowledge and skills are sometimes missed." The school should continue to develop staff knowledge so they can deliver all subjects with assurance.
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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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