Foxes Piece School
Marlow, SL7 1JW · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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122nd 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 — 3.9/10 against 1,567 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Foxes Piece School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 161 pupils against a stated capacity of 230. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Foxes Piece School
Overview
Foxes Piece School provides a "caring environment" where pupils feel "safe and valued" through warm, nurturing staff relationships. The school delivers a "well-considered curriculum" that enables pupils to achieve well, with particular strength in personal development, which is judged as Outstanding. Leaders and governors have taken "purposeful steps" to improve education quality, ensuring staff feel supported and pupils are prepared for future stages of life.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes" and behave "respectfully," showing kindness and consideration towards others.
- The curriculum is "implemented effectively" in many subjects, nurturing curiosity and helping pupils build knowledge with "increasing confidence."
- Reading is a clear priority, with books "carefully matched" to pupils’ phonics knowledge and swift support for those at risk of falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" and fully included in inclusive classroom spaces.
- Personal development is enhanced through "well-established approaches," including pupil leadership roles and a PSHE curriculum that fosters empathy and respect for British values.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to "refine and embed its curriculum approaches" in subjects that are at an early stage of implementation.
- In these specific subjects, pupils do not consistently "connect new learning with what they have previously been taught," causing some to struggle with recalling subject-specific skills 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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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