West Wycombe School, High Wycombe
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
West Wycombe School creates a calm, kind and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and safe. Teachers are skilled at explaining new learning and reading is prioritised so pupils develop strong literacy skills from the start. The school works effectively with families and external specialists to support all pupils, particularly those with additional needs, to achieve well.
Key Strengths
- Reading is prioritised across the school with carefully chosen texts and effective support for struggling readers
- Strong inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated and all pupils feel valued and safe
- Well-trained staff who skillfully teach phonics and explain concepts clearly
- Effective pastoral support and mental health provision help pupils manage wellbeing
- Pupils demonstrate respect, confidence and positive attitudes to learning
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance is below national average, especially for disadvantaged pupils who miss important learning
- Need to ensure staff consistently check pupils' understanding in lessons to identify and address knowledge gaps more quickly
- Tasks are not always well matched to all pupils' levels of understanding
- Need to strengthen consistent improvement in attendance through current action plans
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
school councillors, eco warriors, visits from people representing different faiths and beliefs, school bank system
West Wycombe School provides a well-sequenced curriculum with strong achievement outcomes close to or above national average. The school has an inclusive culture where all pupils, particularly those with additional needs, are supported to progress well.
At a Glance
26.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 90% to 95%. Maths has declined from 90% to 82%. Writing has declined from 81% to 77%.
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
154 pupils
210 capacity
56 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - High Wycombe
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for High Wycombe
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)
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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
8.37822%
Overall absence
26.90058%
Persistent absence
171
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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