Overstone Combined School, Wing
Data last updated 12 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
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Overstone is a welcoming, caring school where your child will feel safe and happy. The school excels in reading instruction and develops strong communication skills from the early years onwards. Your child will benefit from excellent pastoral care, a calm and orderly environment, and many enriching experiences that develop their confidence and character.
Key Strengths
- Reading is prioritised highly with pupils reading accurately and fluently across the school
- Strong behaviour and positive attitudes, with pupils consistently showing kindness and respect
- Early years provision is good with children building secure foundations and developing as confident communicators
- Effective pastoral care and support for pupils' physical and mental well-being
- Effective support provided for pupils with education, health and care plans
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not always focus on the most important knowledge pupils need, limiting their progress across the curriculum
- Staff lack expertise in some areas to deliver the curriculum effectively and adapt it for disadvantaged pupils including those with SEND
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge are not always identified and addressed quickly through assessment
- Attendance strategies are not supporting some disadvantaged pupils adequately
- Leaders lack clear oversight of how effectively the curriculum meets the needs of disadvantaged pupils
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Enterprise day, safety trips to specialist centres
Overstone Combined School is a caring school where pupils are happy and safe with good behaviour and personal development. However, the quality of education requires improvement, particularly in ensuring consistent curriculum delivery and support for disadvantaged pupils.
At a Glance
25.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
48 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 66% to 53%. Maths has remained stable at around 59%. Writing has declined from 76% to 50%.
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
21.7
Infant (KS1)
28.7
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
180 pupils
218 capacity
38 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wing
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wing
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(8)
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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
6.36226%
Overall absence
18.82353%
Persistent absence
170
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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