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Speen CofE VA School

Speen CofE VA School

Buckinghamshire, HP27 0SXPrimary School·Ages 4-7
Goodby Ofsted

96%

Capacity

43

Pupils

1.8x

Demand

About Speen CofE VA School

Speen CofE VA School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 43 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 45 places).

Ofsted has rated Speen CofE VA School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Davies, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.

Speen CofE VA School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 15 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.

Speen CofE VA School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (43 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Speen CofE VA School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Athletics, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, Speen CofE VA School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFlowers Bottom Lane, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0SX
HeadteacherLisa Davies
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils43
Free School Meals (FSM)7.0%
School Capacity43 / 45 (96% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Dec 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (17 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Ofsted Parent View

43 responses

Would Recommend This School

100%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
7%
Concerns dealt with
58%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculumHigh expectationsChild does wellProgress updatesSubject rangeClubs & activitiesPersonal development

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & Language

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

Facilities

6
Art StudiosMusic RoomsForest SchoolDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballCross CountryAthleticsGymnasticsSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

15

Applications

27

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

15 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Speen CofE VA School

Speen CofE VA School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01494488321www.speenschool.com

Flowers Bottom Lane, Princes Risborough

Buckinghamshire, HP27 0SX

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Flowers Bottom Lane, Princes Risborough

Buckinghamshire, HP27 0SX

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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