Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School

About Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School

Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School sits comfortably above the Buckinghamshire average for its key stage 2 outcomes, with 75% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the local authority average of 64%. That eleven-point gap places the school in the top 25% nationally and 27th out of 137 primary schools in the county, a strong showing for a village school with 151 pupils. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 28 applications for 13 places, with 11 of those coming as first preferences. That ratio of 2.15 applicants per place suggests local families are keen to get in. The school's Church of England character and mixed intake from ages 4 to 11 give it a clear identity, and its facilities — including a forest school, chapel, sports hall and music rooms — are more extensive than you might expect for a school of this size.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in July 2025, the school was judged Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes rated Outstanding — the only category to reach that top grade. The previous inspection in 2018 had also rated overall effectiveness as Good, so the school has held a consistent standard over time. The early years provision, personal development, quality of education and leadership and management all received Good ratings. On the academic side, key stage 2 results from 2023/24 show particularly strong maths performance: 95% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, well above the national average, and the average scaled score was 106. Reading and writing also performed solidly, with 80% and 85% reaching the expected standard respectively. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 5%, which is broadly in line with national figures for a school of this type.

The Parent View survey, based on 60 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows a generally positive picture: 78% of parents would recommend the school, and 85% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy. The standout figure is on SEND support — 86% of parents who responded agreed that the school gives children with special educational needs the support they need, though 14% strongly disagreed, so experiences vary. The school lists provisions for social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication, and autistic spectrum disorder. Clubs include chess, choir and science club, and sports on offer range from football and cricket to gymnastics and swimming. With a capacity of 210 and currently 151 pupils, there is some room for growth, but the oversubscription data suggests demand is already high. This is a school that suits families who value strong core academic results, a Church of England ethos, and a broad range of facilities in a village setting.

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