Green Ridge Primary Academy, Aylesbury

Good
Primary
Free schools
Mixed
Ages 211

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.1km)Possible (~1.6km)Unlikely (~2.1km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Jen Fraser
Pupils:660 / 570 capacity
LA:Buckinghamshire
Phone:01296326320
Address:President Road, Berryfields, Aylesbury, HP18 0YA
Trust:REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2017

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:144747
UKPRN:10064965
Constituency:Mid Buckinghamshire
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+14ppMaths+5ppWriting+1pp

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

Getting There

Bus Stops

Worcester Street (southbound)
136m · 2 min walk
Russet Street (southbound)
291m · 5 min walk
Bramley Road (westbound)
329m · 5 min walk
Pippin Road (eastbound)
427m · 7 min walk
Noble Crescent
446m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

116%

Over capacity

660 pupils

570 capacity

90 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Aylesbury

High pressure
New homes approved:2,774
Projected new pupils:694

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Aylesbury

Admissions Demand - Buckinghamshire

Low demand0.87x oversubscription

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)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.88536%

Overall absence

7.19258%

Persistent absence

431

Enrolments

Authorised2.94805%
Unauthorised0.93731%
Persistent (10%+)7.19258%
Severe (50%+)0.46404%

Absence trend

3.59307%
18/19
2.33657%
20/21
4.94241%
21/22
4.43954%
22/23
4.75354%
23/24
3.88536%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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