Claytons Primary School
Bourne End, SL8 5NS · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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132nd 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 4,208 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| 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.
Claytons Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. 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, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 252 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results?
What Ofsted said about Claytons Primary School
Overview
Claytons Primary School is described as a “nurturing village school” where pupils are “cared for and well supported.” The inspection found that leaders have developed an “ambitious curriculum” and that pupils talk confidently about values such as “resilience, ambition and perseverance.” The school maintains a “highly inclusive and respectful school culture,” with staff recognising and encouraging positive attitudes to learning from the early years onwards.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and are taught how to keep themselves safe, including online, and are prepared for secondary school.
- Leaders are “passionate about success for all pupils” and are “considerate of staff workload and well-being.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified and supported quickly, with close coordination between staff, parents, and specialist services.
- Reading is taught effectively, with a new phonics scheme showing a “positive impact on pupils’ progress” and reading for pleasure promoted well.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities to develop talents, including music, sports, and educational trips.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that subjects include “precise cumulative knowledge and vocabulary” so that all pupils know and remember more.
- Staff need support and training to implement plans for pupils with SEND “successfully and consistently” in the classroom.
- Leaders need to embed “strong, shared behaviour management systems” that are applied consistently by all staff.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining an “‘it could happen here’ approach” and responding quickly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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