SchoolScoresCarrington Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
4 Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, HP10 9AA
01628 521457 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
High Wycombe comparisons use the 23 of its 40 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 17 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | High Wycombe | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 13th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 19th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 19th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 16th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 13% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern 16th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 7th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 68% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 76% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 16th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. High Wycombe figures pool parents at the High Wycombe schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
67% — 2 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Buckinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 8 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.2% | 17.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.9% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 28th lowest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 17th highest of 39 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 62% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 14.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Carrington Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Loudwater Combined School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Juniper Hill School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Claytons Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wooburn Green Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechview Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Combined School, Wooburn 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey View Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crown House School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Holtspur School and Pre-School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Carrington Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Carrington Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Carrington Junior School?
85% of the 54 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Carrington Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 110274.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.