SchoolScoresStone CofE Combined School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Oxford Road, Stone, Aylesbury, HP17 8PD
01296 748340 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 April 2015.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 January 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
44 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 Joint 12th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 83% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 41 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 76% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 86% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 58% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Aylesbury. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). 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
30 pupils in this year group.
53% — 12 points below the Buckinghamshire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 53% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 | 87 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 22nd highest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 17.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 26th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 21st highest of 42 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 22nd highest of 42 state primary schools in Aylesbury. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 32nd highest of 40 state primary schools in Aylesbury. 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.
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's CofE School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bearbrook Combined School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashmead Combined School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak Green School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas Hickman School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elmhurst School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Harding School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Ridge Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Buckingham Park CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Stone CofE Combined School's Ofsted rating?
Stone CofE Combined School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 April 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Stone CofE Combined School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Stone CofE Combined School?
95% of the 44 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Stone CofE Combined School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Stone CofE Combined School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put Stone CofE Combined 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 110420.
- 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.