Iver Heath Junior School

About Iver Heath Junior School

Iver Heath Junior School is a state primary in Buckinghamshire that parents seem to view positively, though the data doesn't include a specific parent recommendation percentage. The school is oversubscribed, with 213 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, suggesting it's a popular choice among local families. Headteacher Elaine Anglin leads this mixed, non-religious junior school for children aged 7 to 11. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 was an ungraded visit that confirmed it 'remains Good', consistent with its previous graded inspection in 2018 which also rated overall effectiveness as Good. Leadership and management were also judged Good in that graded inspection. The school offers a range of facilities including a dining hall, ICT suite, art studios, forest school, gymnasium and chapel, plus sports like tennis, rounders, athletics and swimming. Clubs include book club, coding and chess, giving children plenty to get involved with beyond the classroom.

Academically, Iver Heath Junior School performs around the middle of the pack in Buckinghamshire. In the 2023/24 KS2 assessments, 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, just below the local authority average of 64%. This places the school 79th out of 137 primary schools in the county, in the bottom 50% nationally. Looking at individual subjects, reading scores were strongest: 80% met the expected standard and 31% achieved a higher standard, with an average scaled score of 107. Maths saw 75% at expected and 31% at higher, with an average score of 105. Writing was slightly lower at 76% expected and 18% higher. Only 11% of pupils reached the higher standard across all three subjects. The school's ranking within the South East region places it almost exactly at the median, 1008th out of 2034 schools.

The school has a significant SEND focus, with provisions covering specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. This suggests a genuinely inclusive approach that could suit families whose children need additional support. With 26.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage compared to the national average. The forest school facility is a particular asset for outdoor learning, and the chapel on site is unusual for a non-religious community school. For families considering Iver Heath Junior School, it offers solid but not outstanding academic outcomes, a strong SEND framework, and enough extracurricular breadth to keep most children engaged. The oversubscription suggests it's worth getting your application in early.

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