Bledlow Ridge School, High Wycombe
Bledlow Ridge School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in High Wycombe. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 18th-highest of the 36 schools in High Wycombe with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 107% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Buckinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bledlow Ridge School in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Bledlow Ridge School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 78% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Bledlow Ridge School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Bledlow Ridge School as their first choice and 79 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bledlow Ridge School are Radnage Church of England Primary School (1 mile, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths); St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green (2.2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); Stokenchurch Primary School (2.3 miles, Outstanding, 71% reading, 68% maths); and Naphill and Walters Ash School (2.4 miles, Good, 81% reading, 77% maths).
Bledlow Ridge School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Radnage Church of England Primary SchoolSt John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey GreenStokenchurch Primary SchoolNaphill and Walters Ash School
Who goes there
5.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (68%), Mixed (16%) and Asian (9%).
In 2026, 20 pupils (11.3%) received SEN support and 4 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Saunderton Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Old Post Office (opposite), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Bledlow Ridge School issued 3 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Buckinghamshire published that the last place for 2021 entry went to a family 2.764 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
5.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 78% to 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Bledlow Ridge School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bledlow Ridge School.
- Skill & Sports DevelopmentAt the school · Not yet graded
- Ridge KidsAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Bledlow Ridge School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Buckinghamshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Bledlow Ridge School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Bledlow Ridge School is in Buckinghamshire; for families living there:
- Buckinghamshire's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy (0 to 25 Year Olds)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Bledlow Ridge School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
180 pupils
168 places
12 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - High Wycombe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for High Wycombe
Across Buckinghamshire council
Places available
6,722
Applications
5,630
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Buckinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
13.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
177
Total Pupils
88
Boys
89
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
16.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,430
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,173
Per pupil
£1011k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
6.9%
Persistent absence
160
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Bledlow Ridge School
What are SATs results like at Bledlow Ridge School?
Of the pupils at Bledlow Ridge School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Bledlow Ridge School's Ofsted rating?
Bledlow Ridge School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2010 it was rated Outstanding.
How close to Bledlow Ridge School do you need to live?
Buckinghamshire publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 3.096 for 2019 entry, then 1.373 for 2020 entry, then 2.764 for 2021 entry. The cut-off has tightened over that period, which usually means demand is growing faster than places. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.
Is it hard to get a place at Bledlow Ridge School?
Bledlow Ridge School was full in 2025, at 107% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Bledlow Ridge School?
Classes at Bledlow Ridge School average 25.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bledlow Ridge School?
Bledlow Ridge School has around 177 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bledlow Ridge School?
4% of sessions were missed at Bledlow Ridge School in 2024/25. 6.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bledlow Ridge School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Bledlow Ridge School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Bledlow Ridge School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Skill & Sports Development (registered, not yet graded) and Ridge Kids (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Bledlow Ridge School's term dates?
Bledlow Ridge School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Buckinghamshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Bledlow Ridge School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bledlow Ridge School?
Bledlow Ridge School is at Church Lane, Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4AZ.
Sources: Buckinghamshire admissions booklets; Buckinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)