The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
20% 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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 513
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Pippa Brand-Benee (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Belgrave Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Pace Centre
Independent · 725m away
The Buckinghamshire Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 912m away
Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School
Primary · 970m away
St Mary's Church of England School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Aylesbury Vale Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bearbrook Combined School
Primary · 1.7km away
Aylesbury UTC
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thomas Hickman School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Hickman School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Hickman School?
Thomas Hickman School currently has 513 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Hickman School take?
Thomas Hickman School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thomas Hickman School?
Thomas Hickman School is in Aylesbury, HP19 9HP, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Hickman School have a sixth form?
No, Thomas Hickman School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.