Long Crendon School
Aylesbury, HP18 9BZ · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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13th 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 1,845 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 62% | 5.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Long Crendon School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Reading Club, Song Squad, Creation Station Art Club, Claydon's Academy Dance & Drama, Wild Club, Library Club, Rock Band, and Eco Club. Sports options include Aspire Tennis, Rugby All Stars, Gymnastics, JR Sports Group, Netball, Street Dance, Football, and Dodgeball. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 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 not reaching the higher standard? What does the after-school club typically involve?
What Ofsted said about Long Crendon School
Overview
Long Crendon School is described as a “thriving” environment where pupils are “happy” and deeply understand values such as “unity and resilience”. The report highlights that the school has made significant progress since its previous inspection, with staff showing “highest expectations” and pupils achieving “high standards” in core subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “planned and sequenced expertly”, with staff possessing “incredibly strong” subject knowledge, particularly in the early years.
- Music provision is a “particular strength”, fostering confidence through regular performances and “gig assemblies”.
- Reading instruction is excellent, with “excellent” phonics teaching and a strong culture of developing a “love of books”.
- Pupils are “polite and well mannered”, with “no low-level disruption” in lessons and high attendance rates.
- Personal development is supported by meaningful extra-curricular activities, including clubs and outdoor learning where pupils “connect with nature”.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment is “not always as effective as it could be”, meaning staff do not always identify if pupils know the curriculum securely.
- Consequently, a small number of pupils do not build on prior knowledge as effectively as they could, limiting their achievement in those areas.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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