The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 233
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 32.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Emma Cameron (Interim Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
4 Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarrington Infant School
Primary · Very close
Loudwater Combined School
Primary · 909m away
Juniper Hill School
Primary · 1.0km away
Marsh School
Primary · 1.8km away
Claytons Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
E-Act Bourne End Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Westfield School
Special school · 2.5km away
Beechview Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carrington Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Carrington Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carrington Junior School?
Carrington Junior School currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carrington Junior School take?
Carrington Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carrington Junior School?
Carrington Junior School is in High Wycombe, HP10 9AA, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carrington Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Carrington Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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