North Marston Church of England School
Buckingham, MK18 3PE · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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126th 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 4,089 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Marston Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 90 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading, writing, and maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not meeting national benchmarks?
What Ofsted said about North Marston Church of England School
Overview
North Marston Church of England School is described as a “small, inclusive school” where pupils are “confident and caring.” The inspection found that leaders have developed an “ambitious curriculum” and that the early years provision is “Outstanding,” creating a “positive, inspirational hub of learning.”
Strengths
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive “excellent support” and thrive in an environment where bullying is “not a part of school life.”
- The early years provision is “exceptional,” with resources that are “fully accessible” and staff who drive learning by “emphasising knowledge and building vocabulary.”
- Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a “strength of the school,” supported by an “effective programme” linked to the school’s values of compassion, courage and justice.
- Governors work with “determination to offer appropriate support and challenge to school leaders” and have an “accurate understanding” of the school’s strengths and areas for development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure recent curriculum developments, particularly in phonics and early reading, are fully embedded so that “every curriculum area equips pupils with the learning that helps them to achieve highly.”
- In some foundation subjects, leaders must identify and sequence “precise knowledge” so that the curriculum “builds cumulative knowledge and vocabulary to support all pupils in knowing and remembering more.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders prioritise safety, ensure staff receive appropriate training, and keep accurate records checked by governors and the local authority.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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