Waddesdon Village Primary School
Aylesbury, HP18 0LQ · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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118th 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 3,597 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 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.
Waddesdon Village Primary 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%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Ukulele Club and Choir Club, access instrumental lessons through the Buckinghamshire Music Trust, iRock, and XYZ Music Academy, and take piano lessons. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 1 place currently available, how does the school manage admissions for the next academic year? How does the curriculum support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast or after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Waddesdon Village Primary School
Overview
Waddesdon Village Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils arrive excited to learn and benefit from a curriculum designed to support their ‘pathway to excellence’. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging, with staff treating pupils with care and high expectations.
Strengths
- Staff use a ‘warm and kind approach’, ensuring pupils feel ‘cared for and safe’ and focused on meeting high expectations.
- The curriculum is carefully designed to revisit previous learning, with reading woven through subjects as ‘core texts’ that ‘bring lessons to life’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive ‘highly appropriate and effective support’.
- Leaders and governors work together to ensure a high-quality education, with staff feeling ‘extremely well supported’ and treated as ‘trusted professionals’.
- Pupils develop independence and resilience, engaging in roles such as ‘pupil parliament’ and ‘digital leaders’ to contribute to the community.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not check what pupils know and understand as effectively as they could during whole-class explanations, meaning some misconceptions are not addressed quickly.
Safeguarding
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 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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