Haddenham Community Junior School, Aylesbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Haddenham Community Junior School creates a warm, welcoming environment where children feel genuinely cared for and safe. Teachers are knowledgeable and use effective questioning to check understanding, with a particular strength in reading where regular author visits inspire children to read for pleasure. The school offers many leadership opportunities and clubs that help children develop their talents and learn to be responsible and empathetic citizens.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge progressively from Year 3 to Year 6 with strong subject knowledge from teachers
- Sharp focus on reading with effective phonics support that helps all pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, become confident and fluent readers
- Warm, caring school community where pupils feel safe and supported with clear behaviour expectations applied consistently
Areas for Improvement
- Work is not always adapted to meet individual pupil needs, so some pupils with SEND are not sufficiently challenged or supported
- Persistent absence of some pupils remains too high, meaning they miss important learning
- Governors do not always have sufficient oversight of the school's provision and its impact
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place to support and protect pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Table tennis, outdoor gym, climbing wall, reading buddies, eco-council, author visits, range of clubs
Haddenham Community Junior School is a welcoming junior school where pupils are happy and feel safe, with caring staff who have high expectations for behaviour and learning. The school has made significant curriculum improvements since the last inspection, with a strong focus on reading and values-based education.
At a Glance
17.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
107 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 81% to 70%. Maths has declined from 75% to 60%. Writing has remained stable at around 69%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.2
KS2
11
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
354 pupils
360 capacity
6 spare places available
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(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.56773%
Overall absence
12.91209%
Persistent absence
364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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