SchoolScoresSt Mary's CofE School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
Keen Close, Fairford Leys, Aylesbury, HP19 7WF
01296 482094 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 28 January 2025, 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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
108 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Aylesbury comparisons use the 28 of its 42 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 14 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 | Aylesbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 22nd highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 26th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 27th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 54 parents whose child had been bullied 18th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 6% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 90 parents who had raised a concern 25th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 7% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 76% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 24 parents of children with SEND 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 5% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 58% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 25th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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. Aylesbury figures pool parents at the Aylesbury 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
58 pupils in this year group.
57% — 8 points below the Buckinghamshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 58 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 145 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 0.8 · 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 29th highest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 17.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 25th highest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 16th highest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 35th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.2 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 40th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 4th highest of 42 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 88% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.4 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 24th highest of 42 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 40 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 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
- Bearbrook Combined School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas Hickman School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak Green School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elmhurst School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashmead Combined School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stone CofE Combined School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Buckingham Park CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Louis Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Ridge Primary Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Mary's CofE School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's CofE School?
67% of the 108 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's CofE School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's CofE School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 58 families put St Mary's CofE School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 55 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 147876.
- 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.