Winslow Church of England School
Buckingham, MK18 3EN · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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129th 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 — 2.4/10 against 2,634 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 62% | 1.06 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winslow Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% 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 (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Baking, Dance, Newspaper Club, and Craft clubs, or play Tag Rugby, Rounders, and Outside Games. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 383 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 those aiming for the higher standard? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Winslow Church of England School
Overview
Pupils “relish coming to this warm and friendly school” where they “enjoy shining brightly as learners.” The report describes a happy environment with “warm, mutually respectful relationships” and strong pastoral support, particularly for young carers. Following a period of transition, the school has taken “decisive action to further improve the curriculum,” resulting in most pupils achieving well and remembering much of what they have been taught.
Strengths
- Pupils show high motivation, “eager to share their knowledge,” and benefit from “high ambitions and expectations.”
- The curriculum is sequenced logically, with staff introducing “key vocabulary” and providing extra daily support to help pupils become “fluent readers, writers and mathematicians.”
- Strong pastoral care helps pupils “recognise their emotions” and develop empathy through responsibilities like acting as ‘road safety officers’ and fundraising for charities.
- Attendance has improved, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, due to the school checking attendance “rigorously” and acting “swiftly” when it dips.
- Staff are “positive about the school” and work well together, with governors effectively holding leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, learning is not adapted well enough for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meaning they are “not achieving as well as they could.”
- In a few subjects, assessment does not support learning sufficiently, leading to “gaps in their learning” that are not identified or addressed swiftly 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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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