Carrington Junior School
High Wycombe, HP10 9AA · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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87th 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 — 6.2/10 against 2,230 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carrington Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Spanish, Cooking, Art, Gardening, Lego Robotics, and Logiscool clubs. Sports include football, netball, gymnastics, basketball, and dodgeball. Arts and music cover dance, choir, and Rocksteady. Trips range from Year 3 farm visits and Oxford museums to Year 4 London Zoo and Roman Day. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 248. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Carrington Junior School
Overview
Carrington Junior School is described as having a “welcoming and caring ethos” where staff prioritise both academic achievement and well-being. The report highlights that the school has strengthened its curriculum since the last inspection, helping pupils to “reach higher expectations” in a safe and happy environment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious” with “well-structured subject curriculums” that help pupils retain knowledge over time, particularly in mathematics.
- Staff identify barriers to learning quickly, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils “achieve well” alongside their peers.
- Teachers teach reading with “expertise and confidence,” meticulously checking for gaps in phonics and fluency to provide “well-tailored provision.”
- Pupils demonstrate a “strong moral compass,” understanding values such as resilience, kindness, and respect, while engaging in diverse cultural and sporting experiences.
- Attendance is generally regular, and the school is successfully working with families to improve attendance for those who are persistently absent.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, “important subject-specific end points are not identified precisely enough,” meaning teachers lack clarity on the knowledge pupils must secure before progressing.
- There are inconsistencies in promoting reading enjoyment; the school must ensure pupils are “inspired to read widely and for pleasure” as some do not currently enjoy reading.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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