Haddenham Community Junior School
Aylesbury, HP17 8DS · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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96th 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 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Haddenham Community Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% achieved 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 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Dance Day, Vache Baroque, Young Voices 2025, the HCJS Bake Off, and a Waddesdon Sculpture workshop, alongside trips to Waddesdon Manor and Garsington Opera.
Getting in
The published school roll is 354 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Haddenham Community Junior School
Overview
Haddenham Community Junior School is described as a welcoming community where pupils are happy, feel safe, and benefit from warm relationships with staff. The report highlights a well-sequenced curriculum and a sharp focus on reading, which helps pupils become confident and fluent readers. However, the inspection identifies specific areas regarding work adaptation, attendance monitoring, and governance oversight that require improvement.
Strengths
- Staff greet pupils by name, fostering a sense of safety and belonging within a "welcoming community."
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" and builds knowledge effectively from Year 3 to Year 6, with teachers presenting information clearly.
- There is a "sharp focus on reading," with effective phonics training and daily support helping pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, to become "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils embody the value of respect, behaving well and knowing that bullying is dealt with effectively if it occurs.
- Leaders support staff workload and well-being, ensuring staff are "well trained through effective development opportunities."
Areas to improve
- Work given to pupils, including those with SEND, is not always adapted well enough to meet their needs, limiting how well they deepen their knowledge.
- The school does not closely monitor the attendance of some groups, resulting in too many pupils being persistently absent and missing important learning.
- The governing body lacks sufficient oversight of some aspects of provision, limiting its ability to support and challenge the school’s development effectively.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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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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