The Stoke Poges School
Slough, SL2 4LN · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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53rd 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 — 6.7/10 against 4,205 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Stoke Poges School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit PGL Barton Hall for trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 423 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. 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 13 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year applications if demand exceeds capacity? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining in the autumn term?
What Ofsted said about The Stoke Poges School
Overview
The report describes an “inclusive and aspirational school” where pupils become “confident and resilient learners.” Leaders have driven successful changes, resulting in a positive culture where children “love coming to school” and behave with respect and kindness.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics, often “exceeding national expectations.”
- The curriculum is “well-structured” and “logically sequenced,” helping pupils build on prior knowledge effectively.
- Reading is central to school life, with a well-taught phonics programme and carefully chosen key texts.
- Staff demonstrate “strong subject knowledge” and provide regular training to improve teaching quality.
- The school fosters personal development by teaching “fundamental British values” and celebrating diversity.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, essential knowledge is not identified precisely enough, hindering some pupils’ progress.
- Support for a few pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is not always planned precisely enough.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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