Manor Farm Junior School
High Wycombe, HP15 7PH · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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128th 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 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manor Farm Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Science, Choir, and Gardening clubs, or play AMA Soccer, tennis, and gymnastics. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the wide range of extracurricular activities?
What Ofsted said about Manor Farm Junior School
Overview
Manor Farm Junior School is a junior academy where pupils enjoy a kind and caring environment with strong personal development. However, the quality of education and leadership require improvement due to inconsistent teaching approaches and ineffective support for weaker readers and pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Relationships are "kind and caring," with pupils trusting staff to resolve problems quickly.
- Personal development is "good," with pupils gaining a strong understanding of the world and respecting different cultures.
- Behaviour is "Good," with lessons described as "calm" and staff effectively managing specific behaviour needs.
- Pupils are "enthusiastic readers" who enjoy a range of stimulating texts and borrow regularly from the library.
- Staff appreciate how leaders manage workload, allowing them to concentrate on their work with pupils.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use strategies that enable pupils to learn new knowledge securely, as current approaches are not consistently effective.
- The school must provide staff with specific guidance to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively in lessons.
- Support for weaker readers requires improvement, ensuring books are matched closely to pupils’ phonics knowledge and ability.
- The trust should implement a cohesive strategy to hold the school to account for the pace and impact of improvements.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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