Thomas Hickman School
Aylesbury, HP19 9HP · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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115th 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 — 3.5/10 against 1,876 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thomas Hickman School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, 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 (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 500 pupils against a stated capacity of 488. 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 available for pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating is maintained across all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Thomas Hickman School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating. Consequently, the next inspection will be a graded one. The report describes a school where pupils are “happy and kept safe,” with “calm and orderly” behaviour and a “broad, interesting and well-designed curriculum.”
Strengths
- Pupils are “enthusiastic about their learning, independent and resilient,” producing work of “consistently high quality.”
- The curriculum is “sequenced” meticulously to help pupils “learn and remember more over time,” with staff delivering it “consistently.”
- There is a “relentless focus on developing children’s language and vocabulary,” particularly in the Nursery, supporting disadvantaged children.
- Reading is a key priority, with staff delivering phonics “consistently well” and providing support for those who fall behind.
- The offer for “broader personal development is a significant strength,” fostering “trusting, caring and nurturing” relationships and resilience.
Areas to improve
- “Pupil absence remains an ongoing challenge,” despite “highly effective support” for those needing help with attendance.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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