Hazlemere Church of England Combined School, High Wycombe
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
The school creates an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child - including those with special needs and disadvantaged pupils - is supported to succeed. Teaching is strong in reading and maths, with excellent phonics instruction helping children become confident readers. The school goes beyond academics, building children's confidence, independence and character through residential visits, sports clubs, school council responsibilities and embedded values of fairness and respect.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attendance and behaviour management with attendance above national averages
- Strong phonics and reading programmes helping pupils read accurately and fluently
- Highly inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged learners
- Well-structured early years provision where children make clear progress
- Embedded pastoral support and personal development curriculum helping pupils flourish
Areas for Improvement
- Further development of wider curriculum subjects beyond reading, writing and maths as this work embeds
- Continued refinement of curriculum practice across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, keeping pupils safe and helping them feel secure.
Extracurricular Activities
School radio channel, sports clubs, residential visits, inter-school sports activities, early years helper roles, sports monitor roles
Hazlemere Church of England Combined School is a strong performing primary school with exceptional safeguarding practices and consistently positive outcomes for pupils, including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
14.4%
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 remained stable at around 81%. Maths has improved from 72% to 78%. Writing has remained stable at around 81%.
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
181 pupils
248 capacity
67 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - High Wycombe
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for High Wycombe
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)
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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
3.98854%
Overall absence
6.74157%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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