St Mary's Church of England School
Aylesbury, HP19 7WF · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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90th 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 the 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 4.8/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 448 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? How does the curriculum adapt for the 12.0% of pupils who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “happy, polite and welcoming” within a “nurturing community”. Inspectors found that the curriculum is “ambitious” and “captures the interests of pupils”, leading to strong achievement and preparation for future education. The school fosters positive relationships, with staff and pupils working together under shared values of “resilience, integrity and respect”.
Strengths
- Reading is “prioritised across the school”, with staff delivering phonics “with expertise” and fostering a “love of reading” through high-quality texts.
- The curriculum in many subjects, such as mathematics, is “well-structured” with content broken into “small steps” to help pupils build knowledge over time.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “known well by staff”, allowing for appropriate adaptations and enabling them to “achieve well”.
- Personal development is “effective”, with pupils learning to “respect differences and diversity” and taking on leadership roles such as school councillors.
- Staff morale is “high” due to a “strong shared vision”, supported by the trust’s “strong support, challenge and guidance”.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the curriculum is “not sufficiently well designed” to help pupils consistently build on prior knowledge, preventing a “secure and deep understanding”.
- Checks on the effectiveness of support for pupils with SEND are “not consistently in place”, meaning some pupils do not always make the “best possible progress”.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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