SchoolScoresIbstone CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Ibstone, High Wycombe, HP14 3XZ
01491 638281 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 January 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 25 February 2025: 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
36 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 1st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. 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 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. 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 1st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 95% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 88% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 76% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 42%). 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
2 pupils in this year group.
Only 2 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 106 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 42 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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 25th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 17.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 36th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. 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 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. 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 39th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 8% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.2 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 31st highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 39 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 66% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 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
- Cadmore End CofE School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 17% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stokenchurch Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Frieth CofE Combined School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ibstone CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ibstone CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 January 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Ibstone CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Ibstone CofE Primary School?
100% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ibstone CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ibstone CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Ibstone CofE Primary School as their first choice for 12 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 10 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 110464.
- 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.