Naphill and Walters Ash School
High Wycombe, HP14 4UL · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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92nd 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 3,288 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Naphill and Walters Ash School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess, book club, and Chime, alongside football, netball, tag rugby, and yoga. Arts and music provision includes an orchestra, choir, and dance, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 259 pupils against a stated capacity of 244. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child involved in both the orchestra and football?
What Ofsted said about Naphill and Walters Ash School
Overview
Naphill and Walters Ash School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils are “safe and well cared for.” Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in good progress across the curriculum and outstanding behaviour and personal development. The school is particularly noted for its expert teaching of reading and its focus on developing resilient, emotionally intelligent children.
Strengths
- Reading is taught expertly, with immediate support ensuring no pupils fall behind and those disrupted by COVID-19 catching up quickly.
- Behaviour and attitudes are outstanding, underpinned by the ‘5Rs’ which help pupils become “responsible, resourceful, reflective, resilient and learn to reason.”
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with subject leaders providing training that enables teachers to adapt content for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers regularly check understanding and correct misconceptions, helping pupils commit learning to long-term memory and attain highly.
- Governors fulfil their statutory duties well, working strategically with leaders to focus resources wisely and uphold the school’s vision.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum thinking in some foundation subjects and early years areas is “not precise enough,” meaning teachers do not always know exactly what pupils must understand for the next stage.
- Leaders should continue to clarify the key knowledge to be taught from early years to Year 6 in these specific areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a strong culture, ensuring staff are trained to report concerns, and acting timely on any issues raised.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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