Oakley Church of England Combined School
About Oakley Church of England Combined School
Oakley Church of England Combined School is a small primary in Buckinghamshire, currently teaching 92 pupils against a capacity of 115, so there is some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 29 applications for just 15 places, with all 15 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. That oversubscription ratio of nearly 2:1 indicates a school that local families are keen to get into, despite its current Ofsted rating. The school has a Church of England character and is led by headteacher Helen Maskell. It is a mixed, non-selective state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 35 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:30-08:40
After-school care
15:20-18:00
Source: oakleycecombined.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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