The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 106
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lucy McFarlane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Main Road, Padbury, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2AP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Padbury Church of England School?
Padbury Church of England School currently has 106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Padbury Church of England School take?
Padbury Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Padbury Church of England School?
Padbury Church of England School is in Buckingham, MK18 2AP, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Padbury Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Padbury 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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