The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 602
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- CAMPFIRE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Byrom (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burleigh Piece, Linden Village, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBuckingham School
Secondary · 889m away
George Grenville Academy
Primary · 984m away
Lace Hill Academy
Primary · 992m away
Royal Latin School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Buckingham Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Maids Moreton Church of England School
Primary · 1.6km away
St James and St John CofE Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bourton Meadow Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bourton Meadow Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bourton Meadow Academy?
Bourton Meadow Academy currently has 602 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bourton Meadow Academy take?
Bourton Meadow Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bourton Meadow Academy?
Bourton Meadow Academy is in Buckingham, MK18 7HX, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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