Maids Moreton Church of England School

About Maids Moreton Church of England School

Maids Moreton Church of England School is a small primary in Buckinghamshire, with 101 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, meaning it runs very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent intake. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 31 applications for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.21. All 14 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the remaining 17 families who applied would have been disappointed. This level of competition is typical for a village Church of England school in this part of the South East, where good-rated and outstanding primaries are heavily sought after. The school is mixed, non-selective, and takes children from age 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision.

Academically, the school is at the top of the Ofsted scale. In its most recent graded inspection, carried out in July 2023, it was rated Outstanding across every category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a significant upgrade from its previous inspection in 2012, when it was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also Good. The school now sits among just 10 outstanding primaries in Buckinghamshire, out of 184 state primary schools in the local authority. While the data does not include specific Key Stage 2 SATs results for this school, the local authority average for KS2 attainment is 64, which provides a benchmark. Given the Outstanding rating and the school’s popularity, it is reasonable to expect results above that average, though parents should check the most recent performance tables for exact figures.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for its size, including a sports hall, gymnasium, music rooms, art studios, an ICT suite, and a chapel, plus an outdoor playground. Sports on offer include cross country, rounders, tennis, and dance, while clubs extend to drama, eco club, science club, choir, and art club. SEND provision is well-documented, covering specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities. This makes it a viable option for families whose children need targeted support within a mainstream setting. The school suits families who value a strong Church of England ethos, a small village-school feel, and a proven track record of high-quality teaching and behaviour. Given its oversubscription, parents should apply as a first preference to maximise their chance of a place.

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