The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 370
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 25.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Dimbleby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Lowndes Way, Winslow, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3EN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Winslow Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Winslow Church of England School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Winslow Church of England School?
Winslow Church of England School currently has 370 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Winslow Church of England School take?
Winslow Church of England School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Winslow Church of England School?
Winslow Church of England School is in Buckingham, MK18 3EN, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Winslow Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Winslow 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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