North Marston Church of England School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address School Hill
North Marston
Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 3PE
Phone 01296670286
Reference Number 110412

North Marston Church of England School is performing well overall, with a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas apart from outstanding early years provision. The school has fostered a caring and inclusive environment where students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), feel supported and engaged. Notably, pupils are encouraged to take on responsibilities and celebrate the school’s values effectively. The leadership team has developed an ambitious curriculum that has made a positive impact on students' enthusiasm for learning, though some subjects require further development to ensure all pupils achieve their potential.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 93
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 49.46%
Girls: 50.54%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 17.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 2.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 18.6
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 11.7
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 29

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 7 8 15
2 7 8 15
3 9 6 15
4 9 6 15
5 5 8 13
6 7 8 15

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 86%
White & Black (African) 8.6%
Mixed, Other 2.2%
African 1.1%
Pakistani 1.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 06 Jun 2023
Date Report
06 Jun 2023 School inspection:
06 Feb 2018 Short inspection
27 Feb 2013 Full inspection:
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
28 Apr 2008 Full inspection:
29 Nov 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Inclusive environment supporting pupils with SEND
  • Strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
  • Outstanding early years provision
  • Ambitious and engaging curriculum in most subjects
  • Effective support and enthusiasm for teaching reading and phonics
  • Strong parental engagement and support

Areas for Improvement

  • Some pupils not achieving their full potential across the curriculum
  • Curriculum in some foundation subjects needs more precise knowledge sequencing

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 53%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105
Maths 101

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 0.7
Writing -2
Maths -1

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 11 1
Third Preference 6 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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