Quainton Church of England School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Lower Street Quainton Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP22 4BJ |
| Phone | 01296655242 |
| Reference Number | 110447 |
Quainton Church of England School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall. Pupils thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment, forming positive relationships with staff and peers. They demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and are well-prepared for their future educational steps. The school effectively supports students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring inclusivity and access to the curriculum. However, some recent curriculum changes, particularly in mathematics, have yet to fully establish consistent high outcomes for pupils by the end of key stage 2.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 190 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.74%
Girls: 45.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 5 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.1% |
| Indian | 12.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.7% |
| African | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are caring and thoughtful, valuing their friendships and school community.
- The curriculum is ambitious, helping pupils to know and remember more.
- Effective phonics teaching supports strong reading achievement.
- Pupils enjoy a range of responsibilities and extracurricular activities.
- Governors are committed to supporting and challenging the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Reading books for weaker readers are not always well-matched to their phonics knowledge.
- Mathematics outcomes at the end of key stage 2 are not yet consistently high.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | ||
| Writing | -1.7 | ||
| Maths | -2.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Waddesdon Village Primary School
School Lane, Waddesdon, AYLESBURY, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0LQ |
2.07 miles |
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North Marston Church of England School
School Hill, North Marston, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3PE |
2.58 miles |
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Whitchurch Combined School
North Marston Lane, Whitchurch, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4JG |
3.09 miles |
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East Claydon Church of England School
St Mary's Road, East Claydon, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2LS |
3.14 miles |
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Green Ridge Primary Academy
President Road, Berryfields, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0YA |
3.49 miles |
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Grendon Underwood School
Main Street, Grendon Underwood, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0SP |
3.97 miles |
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Thomas Hickman School
Belgrave Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9HP |
4.7 miles |
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Waddesdon Church of England School
Baker Street, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0LQ |
2.17 miles |
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The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0WS |
3.92 miles |
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Furze Down School
Verney Road, Winslow, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3BL |
4.94 miles |