George Grenville Academy
Buckingham, MK18 1AP · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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120th 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 — 3.0/10 against 1,144 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
George Grenville Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access clubs including Yoga, Cooking, Choir and Techno Club, alongside sports such as Basketball, Hockey and Netball. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 pupils against a stated capacity of 242. 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 bridge the gap between the current 40.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about George Grenville Academy
Overview
George Grenville Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, feel safe, and care for one another. Leaders maintain high expectations for conduct and learning, fostering an inclusive environment where students are engaged and lessons are described as fun. The school places strong emphasis on personal development, kindness, and a love of reading.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate kindness and respect, with bullying being rare and conflict managed effectively.
- The curriculum is well sequenced and mapped, incorporating local community links and artists.
- Early identification and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are effective.
- Leaders have implemented a consistent phonics scheme, ensuring pupils read with accuracy and receive catch-up support when needed.
- Staff receive appropriate training and support, with leaders monitoring workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to implement ambitious curriculum plans in their entirety and monitor the impact on what pupils are learning and remembering, particularly in subjects where work is new.
- Leaders should explore additional strategies and support to further improve attendance, as persistent absence remains too high.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are trained to identify signs of need, records are detailed, and concerns are escalated quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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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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