Great Missenden CofE Combined School
Great Missenden, HP16 0AZ · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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39th 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 3,809 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 41% | 2.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 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.
Great Missenden CofE Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 18.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils have access to music tuition, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 394 pupils against a stated capacity of 398. 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 music tuition programme support pupils’ development? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Great Missenden CofE Combined School
Overview
Pupils are described as “proud to attend this school,” displaying polite behaviour and a strong sense of safety. The report highlights an “exceptional programme of personal development” and “meticulous” safeguarding arrangements, noting that staff have high expectations and pupils respond enthusiastically to learning.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with a “plethora of extra-curricular activities” including forest school, trips, and a talented rock band.
- The curriculum is “carefully sequenced and relevant,” with strong early reading provision and well-trained phonics teachers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively, with staff receiving relevant training and parents praising the school as “thorough and supportive.”
- Leadership and governance are strong, with experienced governors setting “high aspirations” and staff feeling “appreciated” and well-supported.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with a “securely embedded culture” ensuring children feel safe and have trusted adults to approach.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum thinking in some foundation subjects is “not as well developed as in the core subjects,” meaning teachers do not always build on prior knowledge in a “carefully constructed sequence.”
- Subject leaders should refine curriculum planning in these areas so pupils can “remember key knowledge and learn new skills more effectively.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders are “meticulous” in keeping children safe and that staff are well-trained to identify and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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