Great Kimble Church of England School
Aylesbury, HP17 9TH · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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55th 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 — 9.9/10 against 4,256 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Kimble Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 27% of pupils, 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 (9.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cooking, gym, Rock Steady, piano, recorder, and badminton clubs, play football, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 plan to address the 'Requires improvement' rating from its 2024 inspection? What specific steps are being taken to maintain the high attainment levels seen in the latest results? How does the small class size support individual learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Great Kimble Church of England School
Overview
Great Kimble Church of England School is described as a “happy and vibrant school community” where pupils feel “supported and listened to.” However, the report states that “pupils’ learning does not yet meet the schools’ aspirations,” with achievement being “variable” due to “considerable staff turbulence” and a new school offer.
Strengths
- Pupils display “positive attitudes to learning” and are “polite and considerate” within a “respectful and kind ethos.”
- The early years provision is strong, with a “well-sequenced curriculum” ensuring children leave Reception “ready for the next stage of education.”
- Reading is a priority; pupils “read widely and often” using books “carefully matched to their phonic knowledge.”
- Leaders have been effective in “swiftly reducing persistent absence,” including for disadvantaged pupils.
- The school promotes personal development through its “window, mirrors and doors” approach, helping pupils understand safety and diversity.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum requires further development to ensure it is “taught consistently well” and that pupils “learn and remember the most important content over time.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “underdeveloped,” meaning they are “not achieving as well as they could.”
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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