Waddesdon Church of England School, Aylesbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Waddesdon excels at making every pupil feel included and supported, with particularly impressive work helping pupils with additional needs and those who struggled with attendance elsewhere. The school combines strong academics with excellent personal development, building confident, self-disciplined young people who understand British values and feel ready for their future. Staff are well-trained and genuinely care about pupil wellbeing, with leaders removing obstacles like transport costs so all pupils can access enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attendance rates for all groups of pupils, with robust tracking and individualised support
- Calm, orderly behaviour with pupils showing excellent self-discipline and respect for school routines
- Highly effective inclusion provision for pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Rich personal development programme building character and understanding of equality and diversity
- Strong sixth form with excellent progress from starting points and effective careers support
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching consistency in checking pupils' understanding still being embedded in some areas of the curriculum
- Progress through curriculum not yet fully consistent across all subject areas
- GCSE outcomes above national average overall, but some cohorts start below national averages
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatrical school production, assemblies, tutor times, leadership opportunities, Extended Project qualification, heads of school and prefects, community activities, clubs, educational visits
Waddesdon Church of England School is a strong performing school where pupils are happy, safe, and well-supported. Leaders have created an inclusive environment with effective strategies for attendance, behaviour, and personal development.
At a Glance
12.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
42
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,012 pupils
1,022 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Aylesbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Aylesbury
Admissions Demand - Buckinghamshire
Places available
6,842
Applications
6,518
Got 1st preference
77.3%
Got preferred school
94.3%
Secondary admissions across Buckinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(14)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.6377%
Overall absence
17.25543%
Persistent absence
736
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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