Oakley Church of England Combined School
Aylesbury, HP18 9QY · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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66th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.1/10 against 4,143 of them, against 6.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 38% | 3.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakley Church of England Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. A higher 16.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.1 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Lego, Hand Signing, Chill Club, Ball Skills, Arts and Crafts, and Forest School clubs. Sports include Circuits and Drills, Gymnastics, Hockey, Cross-Country, Basketball, Football, and Athletics. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 115. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Oakley Church of England Combined School
Overview
The inspection found that the ‘quality of education’ requires improvement, while ‘behaviour and attitudes’, ‘personal development’, ‘leadership and management’, and ‘early years provision’ are all rated as good. Although academic achievement has declined in recent years, the school has an ‘accurate understanding of its strengths and weaknesses’ and is taking ‘appropriate and effective action to address this’.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘thoughtful and polite’, demonstrating strong values of ‘love, honesty and respect’.
- The school prioritises reading effectively, with staff modelling sounds precisely and providing books ‘well matched to their reading ability’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified well and supported with ‘care and patience’ to follow the same curriculum as peers.
- Leadership is effective, with governors fulfilling statutory duties and staff appreciating the focus on workload and well-being.
- Early years provision is good, with children making a ‘good start to school life’ and leaving ready for Year 1.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure they ‘develop pupils’ knowledge effectively in all subjects’, as the new curriculum implementation is not yet effective enough in many areas.
- The school needs to establish processes to check what pupils have learned in ‘science and the foundation subjects’ so teachers can identify and address gaps in knowledge.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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