George Grenville Academy, Buckingham

In its own words: "George Grenville Academy and Nursery is situated in the beautiful market town of Buckingham and takes children from 2 to 11 years old. There are currently 180 pupils on roll. Children are organised into single age year groups from Nursery through to Year 6. Our day begins at 8.35am with lessons starting at 8.45am."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Alternatively, click the link to take you straight there. Welcome to Our Nursery We’re delighted to welcome you to our nursery, a place where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Our goal is to create a warm, home-from-home environment where children can flourish and families feel part of our community."

In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at George Grenville Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 69% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put George Grenville Academy as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to George Grenville Academy are Bourton Meadow Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 73% maths); Buckingham Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 83% maths); Lace Hill Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 91% reading, 79% maths); and Maids Moreton Church of England School (1.1 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 75% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than George Grenville Academy.

George Grenville Academy is one of 6 schools run by Campfire Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

44.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 47 pupils (25.3%) received SEN support and 8 (4.3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

George Grenville Academy had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of George Grenville Academy.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chandos Road (opposite), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 91 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, George Grenville Academy issued 42 suspensions, 18.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to George Grenville Academy are Buckingham School (under 0.1 miles) and Royal Latin School (0.1 miles).