Green Ridge Primary Academy

About Green Ridge Primary Academy

Green Ridge Primary Academy was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, with personal development judged Outstanding. On the key academic measure for primary schools, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year. That is one percentage point above the Buckinghamshire local authority average of 64%. The school ranks 67th out of 137 primary schools in the county, placing it in the top half of local peers. Within the South East region it sits 839th out of 2,034 schools, and nationally 5,988th out of 13,686. These figures paint a picture of a school that delivers solid, above-average outcomes without being among the very highest performers in a competitive local area.

Looking at individual subjects, maths is the strongest area with 77% of pupils reaching the expected standard and an average scaled score of 105. Reading and writing expected rates were 71% and 73% respectively, with average reading scores also at 105. At the higher standard, 26% achieved greater depth in maths, 29% in reading and 23% in writing, with 18% hitting the higher bar across all three subjects. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is not possible to assess how much value the school adds relative to starting points, but raw attainment is consistently above national averages. The Ofsted breakdown shows all key areas rated Good except personal development, which earned the top grade. Early years provision, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and quality of education all received Good ratings.

Green Ridge is a larger-than-average primary with 609 pupils against a capacity of 510, meaning it is oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 185 applications for 90 places, with 107 first-preference applications and a ratio of 2.06 applicants per place. The school offers nursery provision from age two, and facilities include a Forest School, ICT suite, sports hall, gymnasium, art studios and playing fields. Sports on offer include football, tennis, cricket, netball, rounders, cross country and gymnastics, while clubs range from gardening and book club to science and film club. The school has a broad range of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, visual impairment, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. With 10.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively mixed catchment. It will suit families looking for a Good-rated primary with strong personal development, a wide extracurricular offer, and specialist facilities like the Forest School.

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