Radnage Church of England Primary School
High Wycombe, HP14 4DW · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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29th 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 — 8.1/10 against 3,755 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Radnage Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Stay and Play Club, Computing and Games Club, or Mr Gru's After School Games Club, and participate in swimming. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 83 pupils against a stated capacity of 98. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Stay and Play Club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 83?
What Ofsted said about Radnage Church of England Primary School
Overview
Radnage Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils thrive in this small school, describing it as a family where they feel happy and confident. The school promotes high expectations, resulting in pupils who behave with kindness and achieve well in their learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been considerably improved, with important knowledge carefully arranged and introduced in small steps to help pupils secure real understanding.
- Reading is a strength; early reading teaching helps pupils become confident, and additional support is provided promptly to catch up those who need it.
- Teachers explain new ideas clearly, check understanding carefully, and correct gaps quickly, ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs, progress well.
- Attendance has improved significantly following robust action to reduce absence, with the school strongly promoting the value of regular attendance to parents.
- Staff value measures to keep workload manageable, and governors closely track progress, providing appropriate challenge and support for leaders.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum does not securely develop some pupils’ knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling, meaning these pupils use them incorrectly; the school must ensure new curriculum changes support all pupils in developing secure understanding.
Safeguarding
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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