SchoolScoresHigh Ash CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Pound Hill, Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, Great Brickhill, MK17 9AS
01525 261620 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 14 November 2023.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 95th highest of 119 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 111th highest of 119 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 116th highest of 119 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 75th highest of 90 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 14% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 61 parents who had raised a concern Joint 82nd highest of 117 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 112th highest of 119 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
40 pupils in this year group.
73% — 8 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 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. | 105 | 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 43 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 44th highest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.9% | 17.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 155th highest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 63rd highest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 116th highest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 131st lowest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 115th lowest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 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 77th highest of 182 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 66th highest of 182 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 164 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.8% | 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
- St Leonards CE Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion)
- Water Hall Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- Drayton Park School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newton Leys Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Premier Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heathwood Lower School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Bishop Parker Catholic School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dovery Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knowles Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is High Ash CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
High Ash CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 November 2023.
How did High Ash CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend High Ash CofE Primary School?
70% of the 73 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend High Ash CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is High Ash CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put High Ash CofE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 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 110419.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.