East Claydon Church of England School, East Claydon
East Claydon Church of England School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in East Claydon. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 26th-highest of the 144 schools in Buckinghamshire with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
East Claydon Church of England School in detail
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at East Claydon Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at East Claydon Church of England School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put East Claydon Church of England School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 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 East Claydon Church of England School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to East Claydon Church of England School are Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School (2.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 72% maths); North Marston Church of England School (2.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 60% maths); Winslow Church of England School (3.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 60% maths); and Quainton Church of England School (3.1 miles, Good, 77% reading, 74% maths).
East Claydon Church of England School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Steeple Claydon School and Pre-SchoolNorth Marston Church of England SchoolWinslow Church of England SchoolQuainton Church of England School
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about East Claydon Church of England School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 25 pupils (24%) received SEN support and 7 (6.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of East Claydon Church of England School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
East Claydon Church of England 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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 3.098 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, welcoming environment where children are genuinely happy and feel cared for. With high expectations for behaviour and learning, pupils develop strong reading skills and receive excellent support if they have additional needs. The school actively embodies values of love, commitment and respect, helping children develop into kind, inclusive members of their community.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and positive pupil attitudes throughout the school, with a calm and purposeful atmosphere
- Strong early reading provision with effective identification and support for pupils who fall behind
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND, who achieve very well
- Exemplary pupil attendance with strong partnership with families
- Well-sequenced curriculum that progresses from early years through Year 6
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment processes for foundation subjects need refining so teachers can identify knowledge gaps and provide targeted support
- Limited range of enrichment activities and clubs does not fully match all pupils' talents and interests
- Checks on learning in wider curriculum subjects not yet used effectively to ensure pupils retain knowledge and build on prior learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders prioritising pupil safety and creating a positive culture where pupils trust adults to keep them safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs
East Claydon Church of England School has successfully maintained the standards from its previous good rating. Pupils thrive in a positive, respectful environment where high expectations drive strong achievement across the school.
At a Glance
11.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 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 75% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with East Claydon Church of England School
Term dates
East Claydon Church of England School is a voluntary aided school, 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
Check free transport to East Claydon Church of England School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. East Claydon Church of England 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 East Claydon Church of England School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
102 pupils
105 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - East Claydon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for East Claydon
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
30.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
104
Total Pupils
53
Boys
51
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
17.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,115
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,537
Per pupil
£700k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.9%
Overall absence
3.4%
Persistent absence
87
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about East Claydon Church of England School
What are SATs results like at East Claydon Church of England School?
Of the pupils at East Claydon Church of England School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is East Claydon Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
East Claydon Church of England School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Good.
How close to East Claydon Church of England School do you need to live?
Buckinghamshire published for September 2021 entry that the last place offered at East Claydon Church of England School on distance went to a family 3.098 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at East Claydon Church of England School?
East Claydon Church of England School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at East Claydon Church of England School?
Classes at East Claydon Church of England School average 26 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to East Claydon Church of England School?
East Claydon Church of England School has around 104 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at East Claydon Church of England School?
2.9% of sessions were missed at East Claydon Church of England School in 2024/25. 3.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to East Claydon Church of England School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming East Claydon Church of England 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.
How many road collisions happen near East Claydon Church of England 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 East Claydon Church of England School?
East Claydon Church of England School is at St Mary's Road, East Claydon, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2LS.
Sources: Buckinghamshire admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)