Monks Risborough CofE Primary School
Princes Risborough, HP27 9LZ · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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121st 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 4,299 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Monks Risborough CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school’s figure was 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 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 expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the June 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How are the 2 remaining places allocated for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Monks Risborough CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes an inclusive school where pupils are "proud to attend" and feel part of a "caring, values-driven community." Leaders have established a "coherent programme" for personal development and an "ambitious curriculum" that prepares children well for the next stages of their education.
Strengths
- Early years provision is of a "strong standard," with staff planning activities precisely to build on prior learning and helping children who face barriers to "achieve well."
- Pupils demonstrate "kindness and mutual respect," with a secure understanding of fundamental British values, healthy relationships, and online safety.
- Staff maintain "warm, nurturing relationships" with parents and pupils, creating an environment where families feel comfortable approaching staff with worries.
- The curriculum is "challenging and engaging," offering a rich range of opportunities in music, arts, and sport, with close monitoring to ensure all pupils are included.
- Staff morale is "extremely high," supported by manageable workloads and a "well-planned, continuous programme of professional development."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "further strengthen the use of assessment to identify gaps in learning," particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to ensure teaching is more precisely adapted.
- Leaders should "sustain their work to improve attendance" so that disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities attend school more regularly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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