Stoke Mandeville Combined School
Aylesbury, HP22 5XA · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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111st 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 3,839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stoke Mandeville Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Mini Handball, Premier Gymnastics, ZKT Street Dance, Netball, Football Team, and Signing Choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all interested pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Stoke Mandeville Combined School
Overview
Stoke Mandeville Combined School continues to be a good school, providing a "fully inclusive environment" where pupils feel "happy and safe." Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a culture of respect and resilience, while ensuring that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "truly included in school life."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong conduct, guided by the ‘5Rs’ of respect, reflection, responsibility, resilience, and resourcefulness, resulting in "calm and orderly" behaviour.
- The curriculum in science and mathematics is effective, building well on existing knowledge, with leaders acting quickly to ensure "fluency of basic mathematics skills."
- Reading is a priority; the phonics programme is "well structured," allowing children to learn new sounds quickly and blend accurately from Reception.
- Staff feel "well supported by leaders regarding their workload," benefiting from a highly valued well-being committee and professional development opportunities.
- Pupils enjoy wide opportunities for broader development through clubs, visits, and a singing and signing choir that performs in the community.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum plans in foundation subjects are at different stages of development, meaning pupils "do not remember key knowledge and vocabulary in some subjects as well as they could." Leaders must ensure the curriculum is fully embedded and monitored so pupils remember more over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having created a "robust safeguarding culture" featuring clear systems, detailed records, and comprehensive staff training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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