Little Kingshill Combined School
Great Missenden, HP16 0DZ · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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12th 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 2,676 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Kingshill Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Film Club, Arts & crafts, and Baking. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 240 pupils against a stated capacity of 248. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Film Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Little Kingshill Combined School
Overview
Little Kingshill Combined School is described as a "highly inclusive school" where pupils benefit from an "excellent quality of education." The report highlights "warm and respectful relationships" between staff and pupils, noting that children are "safe and very happy" while striving to meet the school's "very high expectations."
Strengths
- The curriculum is of "very high quality," carefully mapped to ensure pupils "build deep knowledge over time."
- "Teacher’s subject expertise is very well developed," with resources chosen deliberately to ensure pupils understand new learning and can recall it in detail.
- Reading is an "absolute priority," with a logical phonics programme enabling pupils to gain fluency quickly and develop a "love of stories."
- Pupils with additional special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively, with staff collaborating closely with professionals and parents to remove barriers to learning.
- Personal development is embedded throughout the curriculum, fostering an "embedded culture of generosity and respect" and providing pupils with exceptional knowledge of safety and community issues.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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