Green Ridge Primary Academy, Aylesbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Green Ridge excels at helping all children thrive, including those with additional needs. Teaching is high-quality with expert focus on reading, writing and maths, and the school offers a rich personal development programme with memorable experiences like kayaking and horse riding. Staff are well-supported and committed to the school's mission of 'limitless learning; infinite possibilities'.
Key Strengths
- High-quality teaching with precise instruction and strong assessment of pupil understanding
- Excellent phonics and reading programme with consistent focus on foundational skills
- Outstanding inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Strong attendance and behaviour with clear expectations and therapeutic support where needed
- Extensive personal development curriculum preparing pupils well for life beyond school
Areas for Improvement
- Some disadvantaged pupils and those with higher need do not achieve as well as they could
- Statutory test outcomes are broadly in line with national averages rather than above
- Leaders continue to develop strategies to enhance parent communication
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Kayaking, horse riding, flashmob, eco-council, house captain roles, careers talks, enterprise activities, first-aid training, play-based therapy, emotional literacy programmes
Green Ridge Primary Academy is a strong school where pupils thrive academically and personally. Leaders create a culture of high ambition with excellent teaching, inclusive practices, and comprehensive personal development opportunities.
At a Glance
10.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 85%. Maths has improved from 77% to 82%. Writing has remained stable at around 74%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
30.6
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
18
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
116%
Over capacity
660 pupils
570 capacity
90 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Aylesbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Aylesbury
Admissions Demand - Buckinghamshire
Places available
6,847
Applications
5,934
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Buckinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.88536%
Overall absence
7.19258%
Persistent absence
431
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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