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Little Kingshill Combined School, Great Missenden

Outstanding
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 3–11

Little Kingshill Combined School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Great Missenden. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 43rd-highest of the 144 schools in Buckinghamshire with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.

SATs results
Above England average
Ofsted
Outstanding (2024)
Demand
Oversubscribed
Attendance
Better than England average
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Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days

Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Buckinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.

Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Little Kingshill Combined School in detail

Little Kingshill Combined School in its own words

From the headteacher's welcome: "Little Kingshill Combined School and Nursery - a friendly and welcoming school with high aspirations for every child where learning has no limits. Little Kingshill Combined School is first and foremost a learning environment. We prepare young people for a happy confident entry to the world."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, cooking, art and French.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 26 November 2026, an open day on Monday 11 January 2027 and an open day on Tuesday 23 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Buckinghamshire

Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Little Kingshill Combined School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (91% in reading, 85% in maths).

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

Getting a place at Little Kingshill Combined School

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Little Kingshill Combined School as their first choice and 116 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

Admissions history and your chances at Little Kingshill Combined School

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to Little Kingshill Combined School are Holmer Green First School and Pre-School (1.1 miles, Good); Holmer Green Junior School (1.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 75% maths); Great Missenden CofE Combined School (1.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 79% maths); and Little Missenden Church of England School (1.4 miles, Good).

Little Kingshill Combined School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

Holmer Green First School and Pre-SchoolHolmer Green Junior SchoolGreat Missenden CofE Combined SchoolLittle Missenden Church of England School

Who goes there

5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (62%), Asian (18%) and Mixed (13%).

In 2026, 25 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 2 (0.8%) 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 autism.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Great Missenden Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (adjacent), 50 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Little Kingshill Combined School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).

Suspensions and exclusions

Little Kingshill Combined School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

Secondary schools nearby

The secondary schools closest to Little Kingshill Combined School are The Misbourne School (1.1 miles) and Holmer Green Senior School (1.2 miles).

The Misbourne SchoolHolmer Green Senior School

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Offered a place in 2020 (~4.0km)Unlikely (~5.1km)

Buckinghamshire published that the last place for 2020 entry went to a family 2.458 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Stephen Dodd
Pupils:240
LA:Buckinghamshire
Phone:01494863744
Address:Windsor Lane, Little Kingshill, Great Missenden, HP16 0DZ
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago
Outstanding

Overall

Outstanding

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Early Years

Inspected 19 March 2024View full report
URN:110244
UKPRN:10068891
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Mid Buckinghamshire
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2024 inspection.

Rated Outstanding for

Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.

At a Glance

5.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
ReadingMaths-4ppWriting-16pp

Reading has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 85% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 91% to 75% (2024 to 2025).

Class Sizes

30.0

Avg class size

29.0

Infant (KS1)

31.8

KS2

7

Total classes

4 classes with more than 30 pupils

2025/26 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools

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Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Little Kingshill Combined School.

  • Friends at PlayAt the school · Not yet graded

Term dates

Little Kingshill Combined School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Buckinghamshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.

2026 to 2027

  • Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
  • Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
  • Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)

2027 to 2028

  • Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
  • Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
  • Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)

Source: Buckinghamshire term dates

Getting There

Bus Stops

School (adj)
49m · 1 min walk
Memorial Hall (Opp)
288m · 5 min walk
Watchet Lane (adj)
353m · 6 min walk
Deep Mill Lane (Opp)
757m · 12 min walk
Hare Lane (adj)
853m · 14 min walk

Free school transport

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.

The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Your chances of a place at Little Kingshill Combined School

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Your home postcode, set against Little Kingshill Combined School's admissions figures, in one report saved to your account.

What the report includes for Little Kingshill Combined School:

  • The straight-line distance from your home to Little Kingshill Combined School.
  • Last distance offered for 2019 and 2020 entry, from Buckinghamshire's own figures, and how your distance compares each year.
  • Applications, first choices and offers at Little Kingshill Combined School for 2014 to 2026 entry.
  • How many families in Buckinghamshire got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
  • The nearest state schools to your home, with Ofsted rating, demand and last distance offered where published.
  • Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

208 pupils

210 places

2 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - Great Missenden

Low pressure
New homes approved:357
Projected new pupils:89

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Great Missenden

Across Buckinghamshire council

Low demand council-wide0.84 applications per place

Places available

6,722

Applications

5,630

Got 1st preference

91.6%

Got preferred school

98.6%

All primary applications across Buckinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.

This school: Oversubscribed

Inspection History(5)

19 March 2024
OutstandingReport
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
Early YearsOutstanding
3 November 2011
OutstandingReport
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
30 June 2010

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

25

SEN Support

2

EHC Plans

11.3%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Speech, Language & Communication6
Autistic Spectrum Disorder6
Specific Learning Difficulty3
Physical Disability2
Other2
Moderate Learning Difficulty1
Social, Emotional & Mental Health1
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
61.7%
Asian
18.0%
Mixed
13.0%
Other
1.3%
Unclassified
3.3%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals5.0%
English as Additional Language10.0%

240

Total Pupils

125

Boys

115

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

12

Teachers

20.0:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£53,736

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£5,305

Per pupil

£1197k

Total funding

£17k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£20,032
EAL funding£4,109
Lump sum£148,638

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.0%

Overall absence

6.9%

Persistent absence

188

Enrolments

Authorised3.2%
Unauthorised0.8%
Persistent (10%+)6.9%
Severe (50%+)0.0%

Absence trend

4.1%
18/19
4.5%
20/21
6.4%
21/22
4.6%
22/23
4.0%
23/24
4.0%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

Secondary Schools Nearby

Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to

Questions parents ask about Little Kingshill Combined School

What are SATs results like at Little Kingshill Combined School?

Of the pupils at Little Kingshill Combined School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.

What is Little Kingshill Combined School's Ofsted rating?

Little Kingshill Combined School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.

How close to Little Kingshill Combined School do you need to live?

Buckinghamshire publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 3.016 for 2019 entry, then 2.458 for 2020 entry. The cut-off has tightened over that period, which usually means demand is growing faster than places. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.

Is it hard to get a place at Little Kingshill Combined School?

Little Kingshill Combined School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.

How big are the classes at Little Kingshill Combined School?

Classes at Little Kingshill Combined School average 30 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.

How many pupils go to Little Kingshill Combined School?

Little Kingshill Combined School has around 240 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at Little Kingshill Combined School?

4% of sessions were missed at Little Kingshill Combined School in 2024/25. 6.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to Little Kingshill Combined School?

Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Little Kingshill Combined School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.

Does Little Kingshill Combined School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Friends at Play (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.

What are Little Kingshill Combined School's term dates?

Little Kingshill Combined School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Buckinghamshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).

How many road collisions happen near Little Kingshill Combined School?

No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Little Kingshill Combined School?

Little Kingshill Combined School is at Windsor Lane, Little Kingshill, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0DZ.

Sources: Buckinghamshire admissions booklets; Buckinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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