The John Hampden School, Aylesbury

In its own words: "Our school ethos 'Loving to Learn' is encapsulated in the following verse: We believe that children who are happy and who feel valued are in the best position to learn effectively. Our school aims to be a secure and welcoming environment that fosters progress, achievement, aspiration and the social skills to use in a diverse community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Hello my name is Sharon Cottle and I have the pleasure of managing the extended services within the John Hampden School. We provide both Breakfast Club and After School Club for children attending the John Hampden and Wendover Junior Schools. I have a dedicated team who enjoy the challenge of making everyday fun and entertaining for the children attending."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, gymnastics, yoga, dance, Lego, gardening, art and knitting.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 9.15am and an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 76 families put The John Hampden School as their first choice and 153 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 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 The John Hampden School are Wendover Church of England Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 81% reading, 68% maths); Halton Community Combined School (0.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 84% maths); Weston Turville Church of England School (1.9 miles, Good, 74% reading, 77% maths); and Aston Clinton School (2.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 66% maths).

7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 26 pupils (9.6%) received SEN support and 2 (0.7%) 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.

The John Hampden School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Wendover Rail Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is John Colet School (adjacent), 170 metres away.

In 2024/25, The John Hampden School issued 5 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.