High Ash Church of England Primary School
, MK17 9AS · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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93rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 3,673 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
High Ash Church of England Primary 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, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in February 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 247 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the current cohort?
What Ofsted said about High Ash Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school where they build secure relationships with staff and value the ‘character education’ programme. While behaviour is good and early years provision is strong, the overall effectiveness requires improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and leadership instability. The report notes that while some improvements are evident, particularly in reading, the school is not yet ensuring all pupils learn well across the full curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, with a ‘relentless focus on routines’ helping them understand expectations, and bullying is ‘never tolerated’.
- The teaching of reading has been strengthened, with a ‘well-implemented phonics scheme’ and targeted interventions for those needing help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘fully included in school life’ with effective support plans.
- Early years provision is ‘highly ambitious’, with skilled staff modelling new vocabulary and children participating in ‘stimulating activities’.
- Personal development is comprehensive, offering leadership roles and effective mental health support, including counselling.
Areas to improve
- Teachers require more training and support to deliver the intended curriculum effectively, as current methods do not always build knowledge over time.
- Leaders must ensure teachers regularly check pupils’ learning to address misconceptions, as gaps in understanding currently hinder achievement.
- Governors need to provide leaders with the resources required to implement planned improvements, following periods of high staff turnover and leadership instability.
Safeguarding
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 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
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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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