St James and St John CofE Primary School, Buckingham

From the headteacher's welcome: "At St James & St John Church of England Primary School, we 'Unite and Prosper' by placing a strong emphasis on working hard and supporting each other to ensure a successful future for all. We are passionate about learning and strive to ensure a love of learning in a stimulating, creative and nurturing atmosphere."

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at St James and St John CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 61% in reading and 61% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put St James and St John CofE Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St James and St John CofE Primary School are Maids Moreton Church of England School (1.2 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 75% maths); Buckingham Primary School (1.2 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 83% maths); George Grenville Academy (1.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 50% maths); and Bourton Meadow Academy (1.9 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 73% maths).

St James and St John CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (12%).

St James and St John CofE Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St James and St John CofE Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).

In 2024/25, St James and St John CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St James and St John CofE Primary School are Buckingham School (1.7 miles) and Royal Latin School (1.7 miles).