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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 110248

Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School

Community school · Buckingham · MK18 2PA

Ages 2–11 · 217 pupils · Buckinghamshire

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

46%

Overall absence

5.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-05-24

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

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)46%
Higher standard (RWM)15%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
100.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.5%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
170

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 fill103%

217 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
217
Boys / girls
125 / 92
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
217 / 210 (103%)
Free school meals
22.5%
FSM pupils
42
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mr Harry Sperring

Location

Address
Meadoway, Steeple Claydon
Postcode
MK18 2PA
Town
Buckingham
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
District
Buckinghamshire
Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire
Urban/rural
Larger rural: 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 community school (primary), Ages 2–11, in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, 217 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 22.5%.

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

  • Twyford C of E School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Buckingham · MK18 4EU · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM17.0%

    2.3 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%

    2.5 miles away

  • East Claydon Church of England School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    East Claydon · MK18 2LS · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM11.5%

    2.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Harry Sperring
Telephone
01296738132
Website
www.steepleclaydonschool.com

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