St James and St John CofE Primary School
Buckingham, MK18 5JE · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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50th 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 — 7.0/10 against 4,195 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St James and St John CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 19.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. 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 (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 144 pupils against a stated capacity of 166. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about St James and St John CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a “happy and nurturing” environment where they “love coming” and demonstrate values such as “courage, kindness and respect.” The inspection judged overall effectiveness as Good, with Early Years provision rated Outstanding, highlighting a “clear and purposeful vision” for behaviour and work.
Strengths
- Early Years provision is Outstanding, with “exceptional development of pupils’ speaking and listening skills” and skilled staff ensuring pupils “learn phonics extremely well.”
- Pupils “enjoy learning and making connections between subject areas,” particularly loving reading and “getting lost in a world of books.”
- The curriculum is well-designed, sequencing key knowledge effectively, and staff deliver it with “growing expertise” following strong development in subject knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “achieving well” due to precise targets and effective adaptation of learning.
- Behaviour is positive, with clear routines helping pupils know how to behave, resulting in most pupils attending school regularly.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, staff do not “systematically check what pupils have learned and can remember,” leading to gaps in knowledge. Leaders must ensure teachers use assessment to adapt the curriculum so all pupils “develop and embed their knowledge in all areas.”
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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