Wingrave Church of England Combined School, Aylesbury
Wingrave Church of England Combined School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Aylesbury. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 34 schools in Aylesbury with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Buckinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wingrave Church of England Combined School in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Wingrave Church of England Combined School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wingrave Church of England Combined School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Wingrave Church of England Combined School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Wingrave Church of England Combined School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wingrave Church of England Combined School are Overstone Combined School (2.1 miles, Requires improvement, 53% reading, 59% maths); Orchard View Primary Academy (2.9 miles); Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School (3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 55% maths); and Bierton Church of England Combined School (3.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 85% maths).
Wingrave Church of England Combined School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Overstone Combined SchoolOrchard View Primary AcademyLong Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolBierton Church of England Combined School
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wingrave Church of England Combined School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 4 (2%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Wingrave Church of England Combined School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Winslow Road (o/s 100), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
Wingrave Church of England Combined School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Buckinghamshire published that the last place for 2020 entry went to a family 3.434 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from April 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
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, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 86% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 72% to 63% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wingrave Church of England Combined School.
- S4A Group Ltd @ WingraveAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Wingrave Church of England Combined 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Wingrave Church of England Combined 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
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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.
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Your chances of a place at Wingrave Church of England Combined School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
206 pupils
210 places
4 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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(12)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
13.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
202
Total Pupils
101
Boys
101
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
22.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,956
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,260
Per pupil
£1169k
Total funding
£41k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
4.2%
Persistent absence
191
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Wingrave Church of England Combined School
What are SATs results like at Wingrave Church of England Combined School?
Of the pupils at Wingrave Church of England Combined School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Wingrave Church of England Combined School's Ofsted rating?
Wingrave Church of England Combined School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2016, it was rated Good.
How close to Wingrave Church of England Combined School do you need to live?
Buckinghamshire published for September 2020 entry that the last place offered at Wingrave Church of England Combined School on distance went to a family 3.434 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Wingrave Church of England Combined School?
Wingrave Church of England Combined School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Wingrave Church of England Combined School?
Classes at Wingrave Church of England Combined School average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Wingrave Church of England Combined School?
Wingrave Church of England Combined School has around 202 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wingrave Church of England Combined School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Wingrave Church of England Combined School in 2024/25. 4.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wingrave Church of England Combined School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Wingrave Church of England Combined School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Wingrave Church of England Combined School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: S4A Group Ltd @ Wingrave (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Wingrave Church of England Combined School's term dates?
Wingrave Church of England Combined 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 Wingrave Church of England Combined School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Wingrave Church of England Combined School?
Wingrave Church of England Combined School is at Winslow Road, Wingrave, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4QG.
Sources: Buckinghamshire admissions booklet; Buckinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)