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Ivingswood Academy

Buckinghamshire, HP5 2BYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
25%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#13,448
of 13,686 nationally

About Ivingswood Academy

Ivingswood Academy is a small state primary in Buckinghamshire, and its headline academic metrics sit well below the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, just 25% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a county average of 64%. That is a gap of 39 percentage points, and it places the school 135th out of 137 primaries in Buckinghamshire. The school’s ranking score of 25 puts it firmly in the bottom 50 nationally. On individual subjects, the picture is similarly challenging: 34% hit the expected standard in reading, 44% in writing, and 31% in maths. Only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. These figures are not just below the LA norm; they are among the lowest in the county, which is worth knowing for parents weighing up local options.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGreenway, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2BY
HeadteacherClaire Flynn
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils156
Free School Meals (FSM)48.9%
School Capacity156 / 218 (72% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 11 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallSports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingRoundersCricketCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ivingswood Academy

Ivingswood Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.