Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School
About Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School
Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School is a small primary for children aged 4 to 7, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 rated it Good overall. That puts it in the majority of Buckinghamshire primaries, but the school's internal breakdown shows some real strengths. The early years provision and personal development were both judged Outstanding, which is a stronger result than many local schools achieve in those specific categories. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 64, though it is worth noting that this school only covers Reception through Year 2, so its pupils do not sit KS2 SATs. Instead, the focus here is on the earliest stage of schooling, and the Outstanding rating for early years provision suggests the school is particularly effective at getting children off to a strong start. Compared with its previous inspection in 2007, when the school was rated Outstanding overall, the current Good rating represents a slight step back, but the leadership and management remain Good, and the school has held a Good or better rating across both its recent inspections.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2021Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Source: haddenham-st-marys.bucks.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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