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George Grenville Academy

Academy sponsor led · Buckingham · MK18 1AP

Ages 2–11 · 186 pupils · Buckinghamshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

60%

Overall absence

6.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-05-25

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)60%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.1%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
4.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
183

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill77%

186 pupils · 242 places

Pupils on roll
186
Boys / girls
96 / 90
School capacity
242
Capacity fill
186 / 242 (77%)
Free school meals
50%
FSM pupils
79
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: CAMPFIRE EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
CAMPFIRE EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Campfire Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Harrison

Location

Address
Chandos Road
Postcode
MK18 1AP
Town
Buckingham
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
District
Buckinghamshire
Constituency
Buckingham and Bletchley
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 2–11, in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, 186 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 50%.

Open schools in Buckingham
18
Primary schools in Buckingham
13
Academies among open schools in Buckingham
33% (6)
Open schools in MK18
22
Primary in MK18
15
Open schools in Buckinghamshire LA
277
Primary in Buckinghamshire LA
185

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BuckinghamNear MK18

  • Bourton Meadow Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Buckingham · MK18 7HX · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM10.2%

    0.6 miles away

  • Buckingham Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Buckingham · MK18 1TT · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM18.9%

    0.7 miles away

  • Lace Hill Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Buckingham · MK18 7RR · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM17.3%

    0.8 miles away

  • Roundwood Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Buckingham · MK18 4HY · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM18.2%

    1.5 miles away

  • Padbury Church of England School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Buckingham · MK18 2AP · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS293%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM14.4%

    2.4 miles away

  • Thornborough Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Buckingham · MK18 2DF · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence3.5%
    • FSM6.5%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Harrison
Telephone
01280813273
Website
www.georgegrenville.co.uk/

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