The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Christopher Spratt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
School Way, Loudwater Combined School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarrington Infant School
Primary · 909m away
Carrington Junior School
Primary · 909m away
Marsh School
Primary · 1.4km away
Juniper Hill School
Primary · 1.6km away
Beechview Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Crown House School
Independent · 2.5km away
The Highcrest Academy
Secondary · 2.6km away
Bowerdean Nursery School
Nursery · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Loudwater Combined School's Ofsted rating?
Loudwater Combined School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Loudwater Combined School?
Loudwater Combined School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Loudwater Combined School take?
Loudwater Combined School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Loudwater Combined School?
Loudwater Combined School is in High Wycombe, HP11 1JJ, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Loudwater Combined School have a sixth form?
No, Loudwater Combined School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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