Green Ridge Primary Academy
Aylesbury, HP18 0YA · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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25th 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 4,133 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Green Ridge Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 660 pupils against a stated capacity of 570. 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 manage class sizes when operating 90 pupils over its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the current curriculum planning?
What Ofsted said about Green Ridge Primary Academy
Overview
Green Ridge Primary Academy is described as a "happy and inclusive school" where pupils "thrive" and feel safe. The inspection highlights "high-quality teaching," a "broad, balanced and ambitious" curriculum, and "highly effective" leadership that fosters a culture of "high ambition for all pupils."
Strengths
- Attendance is a "Strong standard," with figures "above national averages" and "few pupils are persistently absent."
- Behaviour is consistently good; pupils "listen carefully in lessons," "focus intently on their learning," and report that "bullying is rare."
- Teaching is "of a high quality," with staff modelling learning precisely and swiftly addressing "gaps and misconceptions."
- The early years provision is excellent; children "thrive," are "highly focused on their learning," and achieve a "good level of development."
- Inclusion is robust; leaders are "extremely thorough" in identifying barriers to learning, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "learn effectively."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to embed the "highest standards of teaching" so that disadvantaged pupils "achieve consistently well in core subjects of English and mathematics."
- Leaders must ensure that "notable improvements in attendance for disadvantaged pupils are sustained."
- Leaders should continue to embed their approach to personal development to "develop the very best practice."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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