Manor Farm Community Infant School, High Wycombe
Manor Farm Community Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in High Wycombe. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. It was 85% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Manor Farm Community Infant School in detail
Manor Farm Community Infant School in its own words
In its own words: "At Manor Farm Community Infant School where every child matters, we develop curious, engaged learners. We support children to grow in confidence and independence, embrace a growth mindset to enable them to fulfil their potential in a safe and happy environment."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, multi-sports, dance and drama.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Manor Farm Community Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Manor Farm Community Infant School as their first choice and 76 named it as one of their preferences, for 33 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Manor Farm Community Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Manor Farm Community Infant School are Manor Farm Junior School (under 0.1 miles, 77% reading, 69% maths); Tylers Green Middle School (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 88% maths); Hazlemere Church of England Combined School (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 78% maths); and Tylers Green First School (0.7 miles, Good).
Manor Farm Junior SchoolTylers Green Middle SchoolHazlemere Church of England Combined SchoolTylers Green First School
What parents say
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Manor Farm Community Infant School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 73% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (73%).
Who goes there
9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%), Mixed (8%) and Asian (7%).
In 2026, 27 pupils (20.5%) received SEN support and 4 (3%) 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.
Staffing
Manor Farm Community Infant School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is High Wycombe Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rose Avenue Shops (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Manor Farm Community Infant School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Manor Farm Community Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Manor Farm Community Infant School are Sir William Ramsay School (0.4 miles); The Highcrest Academy (1.4 miles); Holmer Green Senior School (1.5 miles); and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (1.6 miles).
Sir William Ramsay SchoolThe Highcrest AcademyHolmer Green Senior SchoolThe Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will be happy and safe at Manor Farm, with staff who genuinely care and work as 'one big family'. The school has excellent early years provision, a real love of reading, and strong support for all children including those needing extra help. Staff prioritise high expectations for every pupil and create a warm, positive environment where children thrive.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision with excellent mix of adult-led activities and play-based learning
- Strong focus on reading with daily opportunities to read and talk about books - pupils are excited learners
- Ambitious, well-mapped curriculum catering for all pupils including those with SEND, with quick identification of additional support needs
- Good behaviour and positive relationships throughout the school based on clear values and expectations
- Strong staff well-being support and professional development opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in foundation subjects (other than maths and English) needs to be more developed so teachers have accurate picture of pupils' knowledge gaps
- Staff checks of understanding in some subjects are not as effective as they could be
- School is developing life skills curriculum enhancements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture around safety and pupils knowing who to talk to about worries.
Extracurricular Activities
Recorder lessons, wide range of clubs, performing on local professional stage, after-school provision
Manor Farm Community Infant School is a good school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and demonstrate strong values of kindness and respect. The early years provision is outstanding, with children making an excellent start to their education through engaging, purposeful activities.
At a Glance
9.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
82 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Manor Farm Community Infant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Manor Farm Community Infant School.
- Manor Farm Holiday CampAt the school · Not yet graded
- Complete Sports Ltd - Tylers Green Middle School900m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Manor Farm Community Infant 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)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Manor Farm Community Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Manor Farm Community Infant School is in Buckinghamshire; for families living there:
- Buckinghamshire's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy (0 to 25 Year Olds)
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Manor Farm Community Infant School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
153 pupils
180 places
27 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - High Wycombe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for High Wycombe
Across Buckinghamshire council
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
23.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
132
Total Pupils
67
Boys
65
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
10.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,179
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,827
Per pupil
£1005k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
8.8%
Persistent absence
114
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Manor Farm Community Infant School
Questions parents ask about Manor Farm Community Infant School
What is Manor Farm Community Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Manor Farm Community Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Manor Farm Community Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Manor Farm Community Infant School is oversubscribed, Buckinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Manor Farm Community Infant School?
Manor Farm Community Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 180 places.
How big are the classes at Manor Farm Community Infant School?
Classes at Manor Farm Community Infant School average 22 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Manor Farm Community Infant School?
Manor Farm Community Infant School has around 132 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Manor Farm Community Infant School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Manor Farm Community Infant School in 2024/25. 8.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Manor Farm Community Infant School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Manor Farm Community Infant 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 Manor Farm Community Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Manor Farm Holiday Camp (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Manor Farm Community Infant School's term dates?
Manor Farm Community Infant 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 Manor Farm Community Infant 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 Manor Farm Community Infant School?
Manor Farm Community Infant School is at Rose Avenue, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7PH.
Sources: Buckinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)