Ickford School
Aylesbury, HP18 9HY · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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2nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 2,153 of them, against 9.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 93 | 35% | 3.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 32.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ickford School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 32.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Drawing Club and participate in netball, badminton, rugby, cricket, football, athletics, and cross country. The school also organises trips to PGL and provides an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 138 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How are the 2 remaining places allocated for the next entry year?
What Ofsted said about Ickford School
Overview
Ickford School is described as a place where pupils "thrive" and "delight in being successful," with pupil achievement rated as "exceptional." The report highlights a "vibrant, inclusive and inspiring learning community" where leaders maintain high expectations and remove barriers to ensure all pupils achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupil achievement is "exceptional," with attainment consistently above the national average; disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities "achieve equally well from their starting points."
- Attendance is "exceptionally high" and behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils acting with integrity and using the "Steps to Stop" approach to manage disagreements independently.
- The curriculum is "broad, balanced, well-structured and ambitious," rooted in research and delivered with creativity, ensuring pupils secure "strong building blocks of knowledge."
- Inclusion is a "significant strength," with precise identification of needs and effective adaptations ensuring pupils with barriers to learning "access learning successfully."
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly into "consistent, well-established routines" and making "excellent progress" in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue their clear and focused oversight to ensure that they sustain high standards in all areas of the school’s work."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 94% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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