Great Horwood Church of England School
Milton Keynes, MK17 0RG · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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78th 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 — 8.0/10 against 4,258 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Horwood Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 113 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the middle years? How does the school communicate progress to parents between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Great Horwood Church of England School
Overview
Great Horwood Church of England School is described as a place where pupils are "happy," "feel safe and well cared for," and are "ready for their next stage of education." The report highlights a "highly inclusive culture" and "warm, respectful relationships" that support a small cohort of pupils, many with complex needs or disrupted previous education.
Strengths
- Inclusion is a "strong standard," with leaders demonstrating a "relentless commitment" to ensuring all pupils thrive through precise support and clear routines.
- Personal development is rated at a "strong standard," with pupils showing a "mature grasp of healthy relationships" and understanding how to keep themselves safe.
- Staff expertise is developed through a "coherent programme of professional learning," creating an environment where staff feel "well supported" and valued.
- Early years provision ensures children make an "excellent start," with "firmly established" routines and skilled adult interactions that extend language and understanding.
- Pupils demonstrate "secure and increasingly deep understanding" of personal, social and health education, including online safety and fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen staff expertise in identifying and addressing gaps in pupils’ knowledge and understanding across the wider curriculum.
- Leaders should continue to map endpoints and precise knowledge in foundation subjects so staff can check where learning gaps have occurred.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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