Stone Church of England Combined School
Aylesbury, HP17 8PD · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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101st 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 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stone Church of England Combined 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%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Coding, Website Design, Photography, Dance, Circus Skills, and Junior Duke clubs. Sports include Year 5/6 and Year 3/4 Football Clubs and Tag Rugby. Arts and music are supported by peripatetic teachers and Irock. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with similar backgrounds to the national average?
What Ofsted said about Stone Church of England Combined School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Stone Church of England Combined School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a “joyful” environment where pupils are “polite and articulate” and “love to learn.” Leaders and staff demonstrate a “relentless” drive to provide high-quality education, supported by a “rich and ambitious curriculum.”
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “friendly, close community” and “warm relationships with staff,” describing the school as being like a ‘family’.
- The curriculum is “rich and ambitious,” helping pupils build “knowledge securely over time” and prepare well for life beyond primary school.
- Teaching of reading is a priority, with a “well-structured programme” and “highly trained staff” providing effective support so pupils “catch up quickly.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a “particular strength,” ensuring they access the curriculum “independently and successfully.”
- A wide range of enrichment opportunities, including the ‘30 things to do before you leave Stone’, helps pupils become “well-rounded young people.”
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, teachers do not “adapt tasks or use resources as effectively as they could,” meaning some pupils are not challenged to think deeply enough.
- For other pupils, learning is not always “broken down as much as it needs to be” to build secure understanding.
- The school should continue to support staff to improve their “pedagogical knowledge” so all pupils can engage fully and achieve highly.
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 | 52% |
| 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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