Prestwood Infant School, Great Missenden
Data last updated 11 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
Prestwood Infant School creates a warm, supportive environment where your child will feel safe and happy. The school has ambitious plans for every pupil and delivers a well-designed curriculum across all subjects, with particular strength in reading through consistent phonics teaching. Your child will receive tailored support, with the school particularly skilled at helping pupils with additional needs access the full curriculum alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge from early years to Year 2
- Strong focus on phonics with consistent, trained staff delivery across early years and Key Stage 1
- Inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with SEND to access an ambitious curriculum
- Warm, supportive relationships between staff and pupils that help children feel safe
- High attendance rates achieved through strong partnerships with families
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in writing quality due to insufficient focus on handwriting and punctuation in the curriculum until recently
- Teaching does not consistently identify and address misconceptions and gaps in pupils' understanding in a timely manner, causing errors to become embedded
- Need to strengthen impact of recent improvements in the early writing curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear processes in place and a strong culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Gymnastics, multi-sports, choir, trips to zoo and farm, local village visits, school council
Prestwood Infant School is a good school where pupils are well cared for, happy, and achieve well across a broad range of subjects. The school has strong early years provision and prioritises reading, though some inconsistencies remain in writing standards.
At a Glance
12.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
68 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
25.5
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
156 pupils
180 capacity
24 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Great Missenden
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Great Missenden
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
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.27107%
Overall absence
14.0625%
Persistent absence
64
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Prestwood Infant School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.