St Edward's Catholic Junior School
Aylesbury, HP21 7JF · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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42nd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 3,267 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Edward's Catholic Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend swimming lessons, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 256 pupils against a stated capacity of 256. 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 close to the higher standard threshold? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Edward's Catholic Junior School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Edward’s Catholic Junior School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a “happy and ambitious” environment where pupils enjoy “warm, supportive and positive relationships” with staff. Leaders work effectively with the academy trust to ensure high-quality provision, resulting in strong pupil outcomes and well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional attitudes to learning” and are “motivated to achieve well,” responding positively to teacher feedback.
- The curriculum in core subjects is “well embedded,” with teachers carefully selecting activities to help pupils build secure knowledge over time.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported,” with “precise and effective changes” made to their learning, enabling them to achieve well.
- Personal development is “especially strong,” highlighted by initiatives like the ‘pupil parliament’ which teaches pupils about democracy and respect for others’ views.
- Behaviour is “calm and purposeful” and “exemplary,” reinforced through a dedicated ‘behaviour curriculum’ and ‘repair and reflect’ discussions.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine the curriculum in a “small number of non-core subjects” where the sequence of learning has not been defined, ensuring staff are trained so pupils can “build coherent knowledge effectively over 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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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