The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Gillian Brown (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Cheddington, Bedfordshire, LU7 0RG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Cheddington Combined School's Ofsted rating?
Cheddington Combined School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheddington Combined School?
Cheddington Combined School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheddington Combined School take?
Cheddington Combined School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cheddington Combined School?
Cheddington Combined School is in LU7 0RG, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheddington Combined School have a sixth form?
No, Cheddington Combined School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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