The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 409
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Carol Macdonald (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Twitchell Lane, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5JJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Aston Clinton School's Ofsted rating?
Aston Clinton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aston Clinton School?
Aston Clinton School currently has 409 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aston Clinton School take?
Aston Clinton School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Aston Clinton School?
Aston Clinton School is in Aylesbury, HP22 5JJ, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aston Clinton School have a sixth form?
No, Aston Clinton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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