The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 95
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 20.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Paula Shaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
School End, Great Horwood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0RG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Great Horwood Church of England School?
Great Horwood Church of England School currently has 95 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Horwood Church of England School take?
Great Horwood Church of England School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Horwood Church of England School?
Great Horwood Church of England School is in Milton Keynes, MK17 0RG, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Horwood Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Great Horwood Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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