Oakley Church of England Combined School, Aylesbury
Oakley Church of England Combined School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Aylesbury. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2009. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 28th-highest of the 34 schools in Aylesbury with published results, and 9,982nd of 14,452 across England. It was 79% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2009)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Buckinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oakley Church of England Combined School in detail
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Oakley Church of England Combined School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 46% in reading and 46% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Oakley Church of England Combined School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Oakley Church of England Combined School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Oakley Church of England Combined School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oakley Church of England Combined School are Brill Church of England School (1.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 93% maths); Ickford School (3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Long Crendon School (3.6 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 93% maths); and Wheatley Church of England Primary School (4.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 86% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Oakley Church of England Combined School.
Brill Church of England SchoolIckford SchoolLong Crendon SchoolWheatley Church of England Primary School
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oakley Church of England Combined School (as of September 2025): 80% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that they would recommend the school (80%).
Who goes there
15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 13 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 6 (6.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Oakley Church of England Combined School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Oakley Church of England Combined School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Royal Oak PH (opposite), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
Oakley Church of England Combined School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from September 2009, 17 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 November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school excels at creating a welcoming, caring environment where all pupils feel safe and valued. Reading is a real strength, with excellent phonics teaching and a love of books promoted throughout the school. Staff provide particularly strong support for pupils with special educational needs, enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers with clear, targeted help.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-matched books and phonics teaching that helps pupils become confident, fluent readers
- Excellent identification and support for pupils with special educational needs, with clear targets and tailored activities
- Well-designed Early Years curriculum where children make a good start and develop strong foundations
- Pupils demonstrate outstanding behaviour, respect, and positive attitudes towards learning
- Wide range of enrichment activities including residential trips and water sports opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Academic progress has declined in recent years and some pupils are not learning key knowledge and skills across the curriculum
- Curriculum implementation is inconsistent, particularly in mixed-age classes where learning tasks are sometimes too challenging or too simple for different pupils
- Assessment processes in science and foundation subjects are not well established, making it difficult for teachers to identify gaps in pupil knowledge
- Teachers' expectations have sometimes been too low for what pupils can achieve
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, residential trips, water sports, performing at national venues
Oakley Church of England Combined School is a primary school where pupils demonstrate strong values and positive behaviour, but academic achievement has been declining and the quality of education requires improvement. The school is taking effective action to address these challenges following recent staff changes.
At a Glance
15.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 46% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 46% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 54% to 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
24.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Oakley Church of England Combined School
School Newsletter 25.09.26
25 Sep 2026
School Newsletter 11.09.26
11 Sep 2026
School Newsletter 22.07.26
22 Jul 2026
School Newsletter 10.07.26
10 Jul 2026
School Newsletter 26.06.26
26 Jun 2026
School Newsletter 21.05.26
21 May 2026
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Term dates
Oakley Church of England Combined School is a voluntary controlled 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 Oakley Church of England Combined School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oakley Church of England Combined 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 Oakley Church of England Combined School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
94 pupils
119 places
25 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Aylesbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Aylesbury
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
20.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
91
Total Pupils
48
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,777
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,762
Per pupil
£692k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
4.7%
Persistent absence
86
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Oakley Church of England Combined School
What are SATs results like at Oakley Church of England Combined School?
Of the pupils at Oakley Church of England Combined School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 68% did so in maths.
What is Oakley Church of England Combined School's Ofsted rating?
Oakley Church of England Combined School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2009, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oakley Church of England Combined School?
No fixed boundary. When Oakley Church of England Combined 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 Oakley Church of England Combined School?
Oakley Church of England Combined School was not full in 2025: it ran at 79% of its 119 places.
How big are the classes at Oakley Church of England Combined School?
Classes at Oakley Church of England Combined School average 22.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Oakley Church of England Combined School?
Oakley Church of England Combined School has around 91 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oakley Church of England Combined School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Oakley Church of England Combined School in 2024/25. 4.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oakley Church of England Combined School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Oakley Church of England 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.
What are Oakley Church of England Combined School's term dates?
Oakley Church of England Combined School is a voluntary controlled 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 Oakley Church of England 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 Oakley Church of England Combined School?
Oakley Church of England Combined School is at Worminghall Road, Oakley, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9QY.
Sources: Buckinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)