Iver Heath Junior School
Iver Heath, SL0 0DA · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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57th 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 — 8.3/10 against 2,391 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Iver Heath Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 12.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Iver Heath Junior School
Overview
Iver Heath Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, inclusive" environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering a culture where behaviour is a strength and bullying is very rare.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy "warm, respectful relationships" with staff and peers, contributing to a positive atmosphere where they feel confident raising concerns.
- Support for pupils with SEND is a strength, with effective procedures and adaptations enabling them to access the "same broad and ambitious curriculum" as their peers.
- Leaders have successfully revised phonics teaching, ensuring pupils catch up quickly and develop a "love of reading" through matched books and library investment.
- The curriculum in most subjects is "carefully sequenced," such as in music, where pupils build knowledge progressively to compose complex pieces.
- Staff appreciate leadership actions to manage workload, and governors are working closely with leaders to ensure strategic priorities are met.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, leaders have not been "sufficiently precise" about the knowledge pupils should acquire by Year 6, hindering overall learning in those areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a "culture of vigilance" and ensuring staff are trained to identify signs of harm and take swift action.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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