Curzon Church of England Combined School, Amersham
Curzon Church of England Combined School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Amersham, part of Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 8 schools in Amersham with published results, and 1,036th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Curzon Church of England Combined School in detail
Curzon Church of England Combined School in its own words
In its own words: "Learning, sharing and growing under God, our vision is for all within our school community to be like the mustard seed growing into a tree to support others. Through our key values of courage, kindness and respect, we teach our children to actively live out this vision. 'The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 5:30pm.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 3.45pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Buckinghamshire
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at Curzon Church of England Combined School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 77% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Curzon Church of England Combined School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Curzon Church of England Combined School as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Curzon Church of England Combined School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Curzon Church of England Combined School are Holmer Green Junior School (1.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 75% maths); Coleshill Church of England Infant School (1.6 miles, Good); Little Missenden Church of England School (1.6 miles, Good); and Holmer Green First School and Pre-School (1.7 miles, Good).
Holmer Green Junior SchoolColeshill Church of England Infant SchoolLittle Missenden Church of England SchoolHolmer Green First School and Pre-School
The trust
Curzon Church of England Combined School is one of 15 schools run by Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Curzon Church of England Combined School (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 69% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (69%).
Who goes there
5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (6%).
Staffing
Curzon Church of England Combined School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Amersham Underground Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Lane (adjacent), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
Curzon Church of England Combined School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 2020 entry went to a family 2.275 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Curzon Church of England Combined School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in June 2020. Before that, as Curzon Church of England Combined School (URN 110429), it was rated Good in September 2012.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Curzon is a school where your child will thrive both academically and personally. Teachers have high expectations of all pupils and deliver engaging lessons with clear instructions. The school places equal importance on academic achievement and personal development, helping children become confident, compassionate and resilient through many enrichment opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour, attitudes to learning and above-average attendance from all pupils
- Systematic phonics teaching and strong focus on reading from Reception Year onwards
- Well-planned curriculum with clear sequencing of knowledge so pupils build on solid foundations
- Extensive enrichment opportunities including forest school, London Underground trips and leadership roles
- Strong relationships and high levels of care and support that help pupils feel safe and trusted
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, the essential knowledge and skills pupils need to learn are not defined precisely enough, leading to gaps in knowledge
- Need to ensure all subjects have clearly specified knowledge so pupils can build new learning on solid foundations
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with comprehensive training provided by the trust and strong safeguarding systems in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest school activities, London Underground trips, worship councillor roles, reading buddy scheme, before-school and after-school care
Curzon Church of England Combined School has maintained its good standards and is a happy, safe place where pupils achieve well academically while developing strong character and personal values. The school has effective leadership, excellent behaviour from pupils, and a well-planned ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
5.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
65 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 96% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 81% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Curzon Church of England Combined School.
- Growth Academy wrap around careAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Curzon Church of England Combined School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Buckinghamshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Curzon Church of England Combined 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)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Your chances of a place at Curzon Church of England Combined School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
159 pupils
164 places
5 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Amersham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Amersham
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
21.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
162
Total Pupils
84
Boys
78
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
14.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,883
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,442
Per pupil
£926k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
5.4%
Persistent absence
149
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Curzon Church of England Combined School
Questions parents ask about Curzon Church of England Combined School
What are SATs results like at Curzon Church of England Combined School?
Of the pupils at Curzon Church of England Combined School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 96% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Curzon Church of England Combined School's Ofsted rating?
Curzon Church of England Combined School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in June 2020. Before that, as Curzon Church of England Combined School (URN 110429), it was rated Good in September 2012.
How close to Curzon Church of England Combined School do you need to live?
Buckinghamshire publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 3.46 for 2019 entry, then 2.275 for 2020 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 Curzon Church of England Combined School?
Curzon Church of England Combined School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Curzon Church of England Combined School?
Classes at Curzon Church of England Combined School average 27 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Curzon Church of England Combined School?
Curzon Church of England Combined School has around 162 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Curzon Church of England Combined School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Curzon Church of England Combined School in 2024/25. 5.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Curzon Church of England Combined School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Curzon Church of England Combined 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 Curzon Church of England Combined School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Growth Academy wrap around care (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Curzon Church of England Combined School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Curzon Church of England Combined School?
Curzon Church of England Combined School is at Penn Street Village, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0QL.
Sources: Buckinghamshire admissions booklets; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)