The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.0
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 136 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,015
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- WADDESDON CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Matthew Abbott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Baker Street, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0LQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Waddesdon Church of England School a selective school?
No. Waddesdon Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Waddesdon Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Waddesdon Church of England School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waddesdon Church of England School?
Waddesdon Church of England School currently has 1,015 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waddesdon Church of England School take?
Waddesdon Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Waddesdon Church of England School?
Waddesdon Church of England School is in Aylesbury, HP18 0LQ, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waddesdon Church of England School have a sixth form?
Yes, Waddesdon Church of England School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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