Which is the best primary school in Buckingham?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Padbury Church of England School ranks first of 12 ranked primary schools in Buckingham, with 94% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Buckingham ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Buckingham?

12 primary schools in Buckingham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Buckingham, ranked

The 12 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Padbury Church of England School
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25%

higher standard

94%

expected standard
2
Finmere Church of England Primary School
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13%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
3
Lace Hill Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
4
Buckingham Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
5
St James and St John CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

19%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
6
Bourton Meadow Academy
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17%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
7
Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School
Community school

3%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
8
North Marston Church of England School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
9
Winslow Church of England School
Voluntary controlled school

5%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
10
Twyford C of E School
Voluntary controlled school

20%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
11
Roundwood Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

41%

expected standard
12
George Grenville Academy
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

40%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Buckingham?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Padbury Church of England School ranks first of 12 ranked primary schools in Buckingham, with 94% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Buckingham ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Buckingham?: 12 primary schools in Buckingham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.