Wendover Church of England Junior School, Aylesbury
Wendover Church of England Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Aylesbury. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 23rd-highest of the 34 schools in Aylesbury with published results, and 8,618th of 14,452 across England. It was 74% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Capacity
- 74% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wendover Church of England Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Wendover Church of England Junior 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 were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 71% in maths).
Getting a place at Wendover Church of England Junior School
Across Buckinghamshire, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Buckinghamshire lodged 117 appeals against primary school offers; 61 reached a hearing and 12 succeeded (19.7% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wendover Church of England Junior School are The John Hampden School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Halton Community Combined School (0.5 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).
Wendover Church of England Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
The John Hampden SchoolHalton Community Combined SchoolWeston Turville Church of England SchoolAston Clinton School
What parents say
106 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wendover Church of England Junior School (as of September 2025): 41% would recommend the school, 70% say their child is happy there and 48% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (86%); the weakest, that they would recommend the school (41%).
Who goes there
12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (77%), Asian (10%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 31 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 12 (3.6%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wendover Rail Station, about 830 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is John Colet School (adjacent), 190 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Wendover Church of England Junior School issued 4 suspensions, 1.1 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Wendover is a happy, welcoming school where pupils feel safe and cared for. The staff excel at supporting pupils' overall development, from managing behaviour maturely to building strong character and leadership skills. The school provides excellent opportunities for enrichment and has introduced new phonics teaching to help struggling readers gain confidence.
Key Strengths
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and work hard in a calm, productive atmosphere
- Strong support for pupils' mental health and behaviour management
- Excellent opportunities for leadership development and broader character building
- Good provision for pupils with special educational needs who achieve in line with their peers
- Pupils develop strong vocabulary and love of reading through books from diverse cultures and styles
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently help pupils remember key knowledge over time
- Checks on pupils' learning across the curriculum are not yet fully effective at identifying and addressing misconceptions
- Some pupils still have gaps in handwriting skills that need to be addressed
- Curriculum implementation remains a work in progress despite recent improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instrument lessons, sports clubs, drama clubs, gardening clubs, school council, enterprise activities, fundraising and charity work
Wendover Church of England Junior School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. The school is happy, safe, and ambitious for all pupils to achieve well.
At a Glance
12.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
106 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 improved from 75% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
28.7
KS2
9
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Wendover Church of England Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wendover Church of England Junior School.
- Wendover Junior Holiday CampAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Wendover Church of England Junior School is a voluntary controlled 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
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wendover Church of England Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wendover Church of England Junior 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
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
2 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
353 pupils
480 places
127 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Aylesbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Aylesbury
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.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
12.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
336
Total Pupils
165
Boys
171
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
17.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,506
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,988
Per pupil
£1868k
Total funding
£58k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence
370
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Wendover Church of England Junior School
Questions parents ask about Wendover Church of England Junior School
What are SATs results like at Wendover Church of England Junior School?
Of the pupils at Wendover Church of England Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 68% did so in maths.
What is Wendover Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Wendover Church of England Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Wendover Church of England Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Wendover Church of England Junior School is oversubscribed, Buckinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Wendover Church of England Junior School?
Wendover Church of England Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 480 places.
How big are the classes at Wendover Church of England Junior School?
Classes at Wendover Church of England Junior School average 28.7 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Wendover Church of England Junior School?
Wendover Church of England Junior School has around 336 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wendover Church of England Junior School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Wendover Church of England Junior School in 2024/25. 8.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wendover Church of England Junior School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Wendover Church of England Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Wendover Church of England Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Wendover Junior Holiday Camp (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Wendover Church of England Junior School's term dates?
Wendover Church of England Junior School is a voluntary controlled 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 Wendover Church of England Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 2 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 Wendover Church of England Junior School?
Wendover Church of England Junior School is at Wharf Road, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6HF.
Sources: Buckinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)