The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 8.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Louise Woods (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
September 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Street, Chackmore, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5JE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAkeley Wood Senior School
Independent · 1.7km away
Maids Moreton Church of England School
Primary · 1.9km away
Buckingham Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Stowe School
Independent · 2.0km away
George Grenville Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Buckingham School
Secondary · 2.7km away
Bourton Meadow Academy
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James and St John CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James and St John CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James and St John CofE Primary School?
St James and St John CofE Primary School currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James and St John CofE Primary School take?
St James and St John CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James and St John CofE Primary School?
St James and St John CofE Primary School is in Buckingham, MK18 5JE, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James and St John CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James and St John CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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