Ivingswood Academy
Chesham, HP5 2BY · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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130th 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 — 3.5/10 against 952 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ivingswood Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Sports Day, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 149 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about Ivingswood Academy
Overview
Pupils are “proud to belong to the school” and feel safe within a positive environment. However, the report states that pupils “do not currently benefit from a good-quality education” due to weaknesses in the curriculum and teaching, particularly regarding writing and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils behave sensibly and respond well to expectations to “be ready, respectful and safe”.
- The approach to phonics is “well considered”, leading to a “secure start in learning to read” and strong achievement in screening checks.
- Improvements to the mathematics curriculum have been successful, helping pupils understand key concepts.
- Extra-curricular clubs and enrichment activities contribute well to pupils’ enjoyment and sense of belonging.
- Governance roles are understood, and the trust is “considerate of staff and leaders’ well-being”.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum and teaching are not consistently adapted well enough to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, particularly those with very significant needs.
- The approach to teaching writing is not fully effective, with too little focus on securing handwriting and sentence construction.
- The early years curriculum lacks clear identification of knowledge children need to learn towards early learning goals, meaning activities are not well targeted.
- Learning activities are sometimes not well matched to intended learning, preventing pupils from building knowledge securely.
- Strategic analysis of attendance and behaviour is not sufficiently robust or precise to inform decision-making.
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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