The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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, 9 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 45
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Prior (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Stock Lane, Whaddon, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0LS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriory Rise School
Primary · 1.8km away
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Secure units · 2.2km away
Giles Brook Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
The Woodlands School
Special school · 2.4km away
Long Meadow School
Primary · 2.5km away
The Hazeley Academy
Secondary · 2.5km away
Shenley Brook End School
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whaddon CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Whaddon CofE School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whaddon CofE School?
Whaddon CofE School currently has 45 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whaddon CofE School take?
Whaddon CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whaddon CofE School?
Whaddon CofE School is in Milton Keynes, MK17 0LS, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whaddon CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Whaddon CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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