St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn, High Wycombe
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Paul's is a happy, inclusive school where pupils feel safe and develop strong confidence. Teachers have excellent subject expertise, particularly in art and history, and the school provides outstanding support for pupils with SEND. The school also offers a rich range of activities beyond the classroom, including clubs, visiting speakers and educational trips that prepare pupils for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Strong curriculum with carefully sequenced knowledge that builds understanding over time, enriched with memorable activities like times tables house competitions
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who receive targeted help and make positive progress
- Growing reading culture with a well-structured phonics programme and effective support for struggling readers
- Wide range of enrichment activities and clubs that develop pupils' talents and character
- Calm, respectful conduct throughout the school with pupils who are polite, well-mannered and keen to do well
Areas for Improvement
- Learning is not always matched to individual pupils' needs - some pupils lose interest when work is too easy or too difficult
- Teachers do not consistently check pupils' understanding across all subjects, meaning misconceptions are not always addressed
- Some pupils do not receive ambitious enough education or are not stretched sufficiently when they have secured important knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders taking their duty of care very seriously and creating a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
crochet, musical theatre, chess, sports, outdoor learning programme, enterprise schemes, workshops, visiting speakers, whole-school events
St Paul's Church of England Combined School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school that has maintained good standards following staffing changes. The school successfully nurtures pupils' confidence and creates a happy, safe learning environment where conduct is calm and respectful.
At a Glance
11.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
112 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93%. Maths has improved from 77% to 97%. Writing has improved from 61% to 83%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
225 pupils
218 capacity
7 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - High Wycombe
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for High Wycombe
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(107)
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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
3.74495%
Overall absence
6.07735%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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