Ickford School
96%
Capacity
134
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Ickford School
Ickford School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 134 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated Ickford School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dawn Basnett, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 46th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 137 in Buckinghamshire.
Ickford School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 20 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ickford School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Dance, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Art Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, Ickford School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sheldon Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9HY |
| Headteacher | Dawn Basnett |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 134 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.0% |
| School Capacity | 134 / 140 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
46th of 13,686
Nationally
7th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 137
In Buckinghamshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
30%
Higher Standard
'22/23
94%
'23/24
100%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ickford School
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Contact Information
Sheldon Road, Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire, HP18 9HY
Journey to School
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