Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School
Buckingham, MK18 2PA · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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103rd 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 — 3.7/10 against 3,110 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
With the last inspection in 2022, what recent developments have occurred in teaching quality? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School
Overview
Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School is described as a place where pupils are proud members who “relish the challenges of the curriculum” and work hard. Staff are characterised as “kind and caring,” creating an environment where pupils feel valued, supported, and safe. The school maintains high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), underpinned by a vision of “giving every child the chance to shine.”
Strengths
- Teaching of reading is strong, supported by a “well-structured phonics programme” and consistent staff training, resulting in confident readers.
- Pupils display excellent behaviour; they are “polite, friendly” and bullying is “extremely rare,” aided by trained peer mentors.
- Teachers are knowledgeable and explain concepts clearly, using strategies like “maths meetings” to help pupils retain knowledge.
- Personal development is fostered through a performing arts programme that builds “confidence and resilience,” alongside a curriculum that celebrates diversity and challenges stereotypes.
- Leaders actively seek external advice and “think critically about their work” to drive continuous improvement.
Areas to improve
- In history, geography, and art and design, the order in which pupils learn curriculum content is “not clear enough,” preventing them from achieving as well as they could.
- Leaders need to plan the sequence of key knowledge in these subjects in greater detail to ensure pupils reach their full potential.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring “keeping children safe is the number one priority” through thorough staff training and vigilant reporting of concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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