St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Burnham, SL1 7DE · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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119th 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 — 2.7/10 against 2,311 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 41% | 0.98 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 26% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Origami, Cooking, Boxing, Lego, Yoga, Art, Football, and Drumming clubs. Sports include Cricket, Golf, Tennis, Rugby Tots, Judo, and Gymnastics. Arts and music options include Choir and Stop Animation. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 255 pupils against a stated capacity of 271. 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 maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 53.0%? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders’ high expectations are met by staff and pupils alike. The report highlights a happy, well-behaved community where pupils feel safe and are proud of their responsibilities. While the curriculum is ambitious and tailored to all needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, there are inconsistencies in how some subjects are delivered.
Strengths
- Pupils behave exceptionally well, lessons are free from disruption, and they demonstrate school values such as "courage and effort".
- Reading is taught well, with "clearly structured and well paced" phonics teaching ensuring pupils quickly learn to read.
- Mathematics is popular, with teachers building knowledge in "small steps" and checking learning carefully.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well, receiving precise support and working alongside classmates.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders valuing their views and supporting their well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teachers occasionally do not link lessons closely enough to intended subject content, focusing too heavily on writing skills.
- Leadership of foundation subjects is underdeveloped, meaning leaders do not always know how well pupils are learning in these areas.
- Some subject leaders lack the training or opportunity to check how well the intended curriculum is being delivered.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being well trained, highly vigilant, and acting quickly to provide support for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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