Wingrave Church of England Combined School, Aylesbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a calm, purposeful environment where every child feels safe, valued and eager to learn. Teachers are exceptionally well-trained, check understanding carefully, and use high-quality teaching to help pupils develop detailed knowledge across subjects. Behaviour and respect are exceptional, with pupils taking on meaningful roles like peer mediators and actively contributing to school decisions through the school council.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-ordered curriculum that builds securely on prior knowledge across all subjects
- Highly effective reading programme with well-trained staff and a strong culture of reading for pleasure
- Exceptional behaviour and respect between pupils, creating a positive learning environment
- Swift identification and excellent support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to progress very well
- Strong personal development opportunities including peer mediator roles and leadership positions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council organising charity events, peer mediator roles, guided reading sessions, peace garden for reflection
Wingrave Church of England Combined School is a warm and welcoming primary school where pupils flourish in a nurturing environment with strong relationships and high academic expectations. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
12.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78%. Maths has declined from 86% to 75%. Writing has declined from 72% to 63%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
202 pupils
210 capacity
8 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(12)
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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
3.72037%
Overall absence
4.18848%
Persistent absence
191
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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