St Michael's Church of England Combined School
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0HA · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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123rd 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Michael's Church of England Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% 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 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Wide Awake Club, alongside a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 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 literacy? What specific activities take place during the Wide Awake Club? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Church of England Combined School
Overview
St Michael’s Church of England Combined School continues to be a good school, described as a “highly supportive, nurturing and aspirational” community. The inspection confirms that pupils are “happy and inquisitive learners” who achieve highly within a “calm and purposeful atmosphere.”
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a “well-planned and ambitious curriculum” that begins in Reception, with staff using “secure subject knowledge” to explain learning effectively.
- The school’s approach to reading is “vibrant and ambitious,” ensuring pupils who are at risk of falling behind can “quickly catch up with their peers.”
- Teachers make “well-considered adjustments” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring all pupils access the same curriculum.
- Pupils benefit from an “extensive and deliberate range of opportunities” for wider development, including roles such as eco-councillors and digital leaders.
- Staff are proud of the school and have access to “high-quality training,” while parents are “immensely supportive” of the school’s work.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment approaches are “less precise,” meaning gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not identified quickly enough. The school should ensure assessment processes are consistently effective to address these gaps.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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