SchoolScoresEast Claydon CofE School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
St Mary's Road, East Claydon, MK18 2LS
01296 712765 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 June 2019.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 17 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Buckinghamshire comparisons use the 119 of its 182 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 63 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 | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 119 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 119 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 73rd highest of 119 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern 105th highest of 117 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 52nd highest of 119 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). 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. Buckinghamshire figures pool parents at the Buckinghamshire 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
15 pupils in this year group.
80% — 15 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 93% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 31 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 103rd highest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 17.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 9th highest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 98th highest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 121st highest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 136th highest of 182 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.4 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 144th highest of 182 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 12% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.2 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 44th highest of 164 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 71% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Marston CofE School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is East Claydon CofE School's Ofsted rating?
East Claydon CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 17 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did East Claydon CofE School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend East Claydon CofE School?
92% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend East Claydon CofE School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is East Claydon CofE School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put East Claydon CofE School as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 14 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143643.
- 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.