Cadmore End CofE School
High Wycombe, HP14 3PE · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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134th 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 — 0.1/10 against 2,066 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 17.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cadmore End CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 17.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Toddler Forest School, Forest School sports, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 82 pupils against a stated capacity of 99. 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 take place during the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Cadmore End CofE School
Overview
Pupils “love coming to this school” and feel safe due to “warm and caring relationships” with staff. The school is “ambitious for all pupils to do well,” with most achieving well, particularly in reading and mathematics. Leaders provide a curriculum that builds knowledge effectively, though there are inconsistencies in how precisely this is planned across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils “feel safe” and behave well, guided by clear values such as “love, honesty, respect, faith, courage and empathy.”
- Early years provision is excellent, with children getting an “excellent start” and rapidly developing communication skills.
- Reading instruction is highly effective; staff identify gaps quickly, and pupils “quickly become fluent readers.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, ensuring they “progress well through the curriculum.”
- The school fosters community engagement through “precisely planned visits” and a programme of visitors, including parents sharing their professional experiences.
Areas to improve
- In music and French, the school must “precisely identify the knowledge that pupils need to learn and when these should be taught” so teachers are clear on content.
- In some subjects, tasks do not ensure pupils retain key knowledge; the school should plan activities that help pupils “remember knowledge over time.”
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 | 11% |
| 2023/24 | 20% |
| 2024/25 | 17% |
| 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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