Overstone Combined School
Wing, LU7 0NY · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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135th 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 — 1.5/10 against 2,762 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 62% | 0.72 |
| 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.
Overstone Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who have not reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Overstone Combined School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and safe” in a “caring school” where staff maintain “high expectations for pupils’ behaviour.” While personal development and early years provision are strong, the quality of education and leadership require improvement because the curriculum is not consistently meeting pupil needs.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive physical and mental health” and enjoy experiences like ‘enterprise day’ that build teamwork and leadership.
- Children make a “strong start in the early years,” developing into “confident communicators” who read with “accuracy and fluency.”
- Behaviour is “calm and orderly,” with pupils consistently showing “kindness and respect” and modelling school values.
- Staff are “considerate of their well-being and workload,” creating a positive environment for employees.
Areas to improve
- Staff must gain the expertise to deliver the curriculum effectively, ensuring teaching choices focus on the “most important knowledge pupils need to learn.”
- Leaders must establish a “clear approach to meeting the particular needs of disadvantaged pupils,” including those with SEND, to close attainment gaps.
- The school must take “swift and robust action to improve pupils’ attendance,” particularly for disadvantaged pupils who miss valuable learning time.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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