Loudwater Combined School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | School Way Kingsmead Road Loudwater Combined School High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1JJ |
| Phone | 01494524919 |
| Reference Number | 110524 |
Loudwater Combined School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all areas of inspection. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to ensuring all pupils are well-prepared for their next educational stages. Notable strengths include high standards in reading and writing, a supportive environment fostering positive relationships, and effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. The school continues to build on improvements since its previous inspection and has robust systems for attendance and safeguarding.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 210 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.95%
Girls: 49.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 4 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55.2% |
| White, Other | 11% |
| Indian | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Irish | 2.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil learning in key stage 2.
- Effective curriculum support for disadvantaged pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong personal, social, and health education curriculum.
- Robust approach to phonics and early reading that helps pupils catch up quickly.
- Extensive opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent subject expertise among staff in some areas.
- Some early years activities are not meaningful enough for children.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 2.8 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | 4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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