Wingrave Church of England Combined School
Aylesbury, HP22 4QG · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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109th 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 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| 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.
Wingrave Church of England Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 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
With 8 places currently available, how does the school manage waitlists for the next academic year? Since the inspection was recent, what specific actions are being taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in reading?
What Ofsted said about Wingrave Church of England Combined School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The report depicts a “warm and welcoming school community” where pupils “flourish” and are “exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education.”
Strengths
- A “highly ambitious curriculum” is “well ordered from the early years onwards,” allowing pupils to “build securely on what they already know” and recall knowledge with confidence.
- Staff deliver “high-quality training” and “check pupils’ understanding carefully,” ensuring mistakes are corrected quickly to deepen subject expertise.
- Reading is “prioritised across the school,” with staff modelling phonics precision and nurturing a “love of reading” through ambitious texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “personalised support” and “progress very well through the curriculum.”
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional respect for one another” and “exemplary attitudes,” creating a positive environment where everyone can learn without disruption.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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