Wendover Church of England Junior School, Aylesbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 81%. Maths has remained stable at around 68%. Writing has remained stable at around 69%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.4
KS2
12
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
336 pupils
360 capacity
24 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Aylesbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Aylesbury
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(8)
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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
4.49808%
Overall absence
8.91892%
Persistent absence
370
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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