SchoolScoresKings Wood School and Nursery
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Hollis Road, High Wycombe, HP13 7UN
01494 521401 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 December 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 | 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
42 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 12th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 13th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Joint 10th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 74% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 76% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in High Wycombe. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). 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
61 pupils in this year group.
54% — 11 points below the Buckinghamshire average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 50 |
| Of those, offered a place | 50 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 110 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 15 places for speech, language and communication needs. 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 4th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.7% | 17.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.2% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.4% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 30th lowest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 27th lowest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.22% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 21st highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 33rd highest of 40 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 11% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.1 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 30th highest of 39 state primary schools in High Wycombe. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Hannah Ball Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ash Hill Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 expected, 3 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highworth Combined School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechview Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tylers Green Middle School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crown House School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Manor Farm Community Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Hazlemere CofE Combined School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Farm Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tylers Green First School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kings Wood School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Kings Wood School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kings Wood School and Nursery?
86% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Kings Wood School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kings Wood School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 50 families put Kings Wood School and Nursery as their first choice for 53 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 50 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 133756.
- 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.