Halton Community Combined School
Aylesbury, HP22 5PN · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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100th 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 2,886 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Halton Community Combined School 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%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cookery, choir, and French clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 237. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the after-school club integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Halton Community Combined School
Overview
Halton Community Combined School is described as a “friendly and happy community where difference is celebrated,” with pupils who “love coming here.” The inspection judged overall effectiveness as ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ provision in the early years, noting that staff are “highly skilled” and leaders are “reflective and passionate about improvement.”
Strengths
- Early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with staff expertly supporting children to become “confident, focused learners” through meaningful interactions.
- Pupils benefit from strong relationships, including a “buddy system” and numerous leadership roles that help them develop “strong characters.”
- The curriculum in core subjects is “designed well” and develops knowledge securely, while staff teach with “clear explanations” and adapt effectively for pupils with SEND.
- Personal development is prioritised through enriching experiences, such as the “25 things to do before you leave Halton,” which broaden pupils’ understanding of the world.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” and the school has created an “open and positive culture” that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school must identify the “precise knowledge” pupils need to learn to ensure they can integrate new knowledge into larger ideas.
- Assessment is not yet consistent across all subjects; the school should continue developing this to help staff “pinpoint the next steps” for pupils.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 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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