Longwick Church of England Combined School
Princes Risborough, HP27 9SJ · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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102nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 3,424 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longwick Church of England Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and Eco Council, participate in Mini Tennis, JR Multisports, Netball, Gymnastics and Football, and take Guitar, Drum, Woodwind, Piano or Vocal lessons. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 157 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 who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific support is available for children joining in the current academic year? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Longwick Church of England Combined School
Overview
Pupils at Longwick Church of England Combined School feel “well supported and nurtured” by dedicated staff within a “calm and purposeful learning environment.” The school is described as “ambitious for all pupils,” with a curriculum that is “well-ordered” and particularly strong in mathematics and early reading. Personal development is highlighted as an area of exceptional strength, fostering respect and well-being.
Strengths
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils demonstrating an “exemplary understanding of respect” and benefiting from roles such as Peace Ambassadors and eco-council members.
- Mathematics and early reading are “particularly well taught,” with a new phonics scheme having a “positive impact on pupils’ progress.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “quickly identified and supported well” within an ambitious curriculum.
- Behaviour is strong, with a “simple” new policy ensuring that “low-level disruption rarely interrupts learning.”
- Staff receive “high-quality training” and effectively model learning, such as breaking down tasks in design technology.
Areas to improve
- In subjects with new curricula, pupils have “gaps in their understanding” and cannot always connect new learning to previous studies; staff must accurately check understanding to ensure pupils “achieve consistently highly across the curriculum.”
- The school is working to improve the quality of information provided to parents about what pupils are learning.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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