Edlesborough Primary Academy

About Edlesborough Primary Academy

Edlesborough Primary Academy is a state primary school in Buckinghamshire with a current roll of 195 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it is running close to full but still has a small number of spaces available. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.8%, which is slightly below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively balanced intake in terms of socio-economic background. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 38 applications for 24 places, with 23 of those coming as first preferences. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.58, meaning the school is genuinely popular among local families rather than just a fallback option. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Laura Rimmer leads a school that has clearly established a solid reputation in the area, and the numbers suggest parents are actively choosing it.

Academically, Edlesborough performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 82% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Buckinghamshire LA average of just 64%. That places the school 11th out of 137 primary schools in the county, putting it in the top 10% locally and the top 9% nationally. The average reading score was 107 and maths 106, both above the national benchmark of 100. At the higher standard, 23% of pupils achieved greater depth across all three subjects, with writing particularly strong at 50% and reading at 41%. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023 rated it Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding. This is a notable turnaround from its previous inspection in January 2020, when the school was rated Inadequate overall, with early years provision graded Requires Improvement. The current leadership and management are now rated Good.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school area, art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium and a sports hall, plus an ICT suite and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, cricket, swimming, netball and rounders, while clubs include drama, art, gardening, choir, film club and book club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for a broad spectrum of conditions including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, visual impairment and social, emotional and mental health needs. Given its strong academic results, oversubscribed status and Good Ofsted rating, Edlesborough is a good fit for families who want a well-regarded village primary with solid outcomes and a broad enrichment offer, but who need to be prepared to apply early given the competition for places.

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