Loudwater Combined School
High Wycombe, HP11 1JJ · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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75th 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 — 6.3/10 against 3,014 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Loudwater Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or projects are planned for the next term?
What Ofsted said about Loudwater Combined School
Overview
Loudwater Combined School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including overall effectiveness, the quality of education, and leadership. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘prepared for their next stage of education thoroughly’ and benefit from ‘extremely positive and caring relationships’. Staff maintain ‘very high expectations’ for learning, resulting in consistent success in core subjects and a supportive culture for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve ‘successful outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics consistently well’, supported by a robust approach to phonics and early reading.
- The curriculum is ‘developed systematically’ in subjects such as Spanish and mathematics, allowing pupils to ‘build key knowledge and skills deeply’.
- Pupils are ‘polite and articulate’, demonstrating strong behaviour and a clear understanding of school values like ‘equality and empathy’.
- Governors provide ‘robust support and challenge’, engaging proficiently with staff to support workload and well-being.
- A wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including trips and clubs, help pupils ‘build confidence’ and develop their talents.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, including the early years, ‘staff expertise is not as effective’, meaning lessons do not always contribute to learning as successfully as they could.
- Some activity choices in Reception are ‘not always meaningful enough’ for children to build knowledge and understanding effectively across all areas of learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’ and that safeguarding has been developed into a ‘strength of their current provision’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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