Stokenchurch Primary School, High Wycombe
Stokenchurch Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in High Wycombe. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 28th-highest of the 36 schools in High Wycombe with published results, and 10,597th of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Buckinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stokenchurch Primary School in detail
Stokenchurch Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and karate.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Stokenchurch Primary 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 fell from 79% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Stokenchurch Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Stokenchurch Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 43 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Stokenchurch Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stokenchurch Primary School are Radnage Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths); Ibstone CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 64% maths); Bledlow Ridge School (2.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); and Cadmore End CofE School (2.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 17% maths).
Stokenchurch Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Radnage Church of England Primary SchoolIbstone CofE Primary SchoolBledlow Ridge SchoolCadmore End CofE School
What parents say
102 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Stokenchurch Primary School (as of September 2025): 76% would recommend the school, 87% say their child is happy there and 47% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (47%).
Who goes there
13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (72%), Asian (10%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 39 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 11 (2.9%) 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
Stokenchurch Primary School had 24 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Saunderton Rail Station, about 3.2 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bates Industrial Estate (opposite), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Stokenchurch Primary School issued 24 suspensions, 6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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
Location
Buckinghamshire published that the last place for 2020 entry went to a family 5.07 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2013, 13 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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils flourish in the nurturing and supportive ethos that permeates across all areas of school life. They enjoy the happy and respectful relationships they have with staff, who have high expectations for their behaviour and achievements. Overall, pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, achieve well. In lessons, pupils try their best and take pride in their work. In the early years, younger children listen intently and eagerly explore the vibrant learning environment.
The school has a welcoming and inclusive culture. Pupils feel safe and trust that staff will deal with any incidents of unkindness or bullying quickly. Pupils are respectful of people's differences. They are fiercely opposed to discrimination of any kind. Pupils advocate passionately for the rights of everyone. As one Year 5 pupil said, 'We all have our own beliefs and families. Just because we are different or have different religions does not mean that we are treated differently.'
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
There has been a period of change as new pupils and staff have joined the school. Leaders and governors have worked resolutely to ensure that communication between the school and parents and carers is purposeful and positive. Most parents appreciate the information that staff provide about their child's pastoral, behaviour and academic successes. Staff agree that the school actively listens to their feedback and is mindful of their workload and work-life balance.
Over time, there have been changes in the needs of the cohort of pupils attending the school. Consequently, the school has introduced a new curriculum in most subjects and in the early years. This work has made a pivotal difference to pupils' enjoyment of school and to their current academic success. Staff identify the needs of any pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities quickly. Adaptations to the curriculum and effective support from adults ensure that these pupils achieve well from their individual starting points.
From Ofsted's September 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
13.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
102 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 declined from 79% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 61% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
24.3
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Stokenchurch Primary School
Reception Open Days for September 2027
16 Sep 2026
Welcome back!
10 Sep 2026
PTA Summer Fete Success
1 Jul 2026
Afternoon school closures
24 Jun 2026
Thursday 18th June - Little Canada Day 4
18 Jun 2026
Wednesday 17th June - Little Canada Day 3
17 Jun 2026
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Term dates
Stokenchurch Primary School is a community 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 Stokenchurch Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Stokenchurch Primary 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)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 Stokenchurch Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
372 pupils
420 places
48 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - High Wycombe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for High Wycombe
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
13.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
375
Total Pupils
189
Boys
186
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
15.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,177
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,118
Per pupil
£2098k
Total funding
£80k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
11.7%
Persistent absence
334
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Stokenchurch Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stokenchurch Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stokenchurch Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 68% did so in maths.
What is Stokenchurch Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stokenchurch Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
How close to Stokenchurch Primary School do you need to live?
Buckinghamshire published for September 2020 entry that the last place offered at Stokenchurch Primary School on distance went to a family 5.07 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Stokenchurch Primary School?
Stokenchurch Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Stokenchurch Primary School?
Classes at Stokenchurch Primary School average 24.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stokenchurch Primary School?
Stokenchurch Primary School has around 375 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stokenchurch Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Stokenchurch Primary School in 2024/25. 11.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stokenchurch Primary School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Stokenchurch Primary 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 Stokenchurch Primary School's term dates?
Stokenchurch Primary School is a community 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 Stokenchurch Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stokenchurch Primary School?
Stokenchurch Primary School is at George Road, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3RN.
Sources: Buckinghamshire admissions booklet; Buckinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)