Cuddington and Dinton CofE School
Aylesbury, HP18 0AP · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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19th 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 2,280 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3/10 among them, against 9.0/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cuddington and Dinton CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join SnicSnacs, Gardening, Science, Lego, Sewing, and Book clubs. Sports include tennis, netball, football, and cricket, while arts offer dance and street dance. Trips visit Waddesdon Manor, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 182. 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 to move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage class sizes given the current capacity?
What Ofsted said about Cuddington and Dinton CofE School
Overview
Cuddington and Dinton CofE School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as thriving in a "happy, village school" with "warm and nurturing" relationships. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering an environment where pupils "love learning" and feel safe, supported by a strong ethos based on respect and kindness.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well academically and socially, leaving "fully prepared and confident" for secondary education.
- The curriculum is "sequenced coherently," with an ambitious design that broadens pupils’ understanding of the world beyond the locality.
- Reading is taught effectively, with staff using "high-quality texts" to help pupils acquire new vocabulary and develop a love for books.
- Staff demonstrate high expectations, using "ambitious vocabulary" and quickly identifying additional needs to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Enrichment activities contribute "exceptionally well" to personal development, including diverse clubs, visits, and charitable projects.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen guidance for pupils needing extra help with the phonics programme, as current support is "not fully effective."
- In a minority of foundation subjects, leaders must refine the curriculum to identify "precisely enough the most essential knowledge," preventing staff from trying to cover too much content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is a priority for everyone and taking prompt action to rectify minor administrative errors in record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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