Juniper Hill School
High Wycombe, HP10 9LA · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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69th 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 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Juniper Hill School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 431 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since then? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Juniper Hill School
Overview
Juniper Hill School continues to be a good school, described as “very nurturing and inclusive” where pupils feel proud to belong. The report highlights a culture of kindness and respect, with staff motivating pupils to develop resilience and high expectations for learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and safe,” with bullying rarely occurring and strong peer inclusion.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with well-sequenced subjects like mathematics and music that build on prior knowledge.
- Phonics is taught well, with regular assessments identifying those falling behind and providing additional support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and learn alongside peers.
- Leaders provide “wider learning opportunities,” such as the ‘eleven-by-eleven’ challenge and forest school sessions, which build confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure reading books are consistently matched to the ability of all pupils, particularly older weak readers in key stage 2.
- Leaders must ensure safeguarding details are recorded in a “consistent, systematic and efficient manner,” as current dual systems cause duplication and accessibility issues.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to spot concerns and respond swiftly, though leaders are improving the recording system to ensure chronological accessibility.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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