Ibstone CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Ibstone High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP14 3XZ |
| Phone | 01491638281 |
| Reference Number | 110464 |
Ibstone CofE Primary School is maintaining the high standards established at its previous inspection, with a strong focus on community values such as love, respect, and perseverance. Students demonstrate pride in their school and experience a positive learning environment characterized by kindness and support. The curriculum is well-structured and sequenced, enabling pupils to build knowledge consistently, particularly in core subjects such as mathematics and reading. The school is also effective in identifying and supporting students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 85 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.94%
Girls: 47.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 2 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 4 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 5 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 6 | Unknown | 3 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.8% |
| White, Other | 8.2% |
| White & Asian | 7.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community ethos and values embraced by pupils
- High expectations for student achievement
- Effective curriculum design and delivery across subjects
- Quick identification and support for pupils with SEND
- Prioritization of reading and phonics instruction
- Wide range of personal development opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects are still developing effective assessment approaches, leading to gaps in pupil knowledge
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Cadmore End CofE School
Cadmore End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3PE |
1.6 miles |
|
Stokenchurch Primary School
George Road, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3RN |
2.22 miles |
|
Frieth Church of England Combined School
Frieth Church of England Combined School, Frieth, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 6PR |
2.85 miles |
|
Radnage Church of England Primary School
City Road, Radnage, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4DW |
3.05 miles |
|
Lane End Primary School
Edmonds Road, Lane End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3EJ |
3.25 miles |
|
Lewknor Church of England Primary School
High Street, Lewknor, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5TH |
3.99 miles |
|
Bledlow Ridge School
Church Lane, Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4AZ |
4 miles |
|
Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Aston Rowant, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5SU |
4.39 miles |
|
Watlington Primary School
Love Lane, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5RB |
4.52 miles |
|
West Wycombe School
Church Lane, West Wycombe, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3AH |
4.56 miles |
|
Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire
Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate, Land End Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4JG |
4.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Icknield Community College
Love Lane, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5RB |
4.52 miles |