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St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green

Buckinghamshire, HP27 0PLPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

74%

Capacity

201

Pupils

2.7x

Demand

About St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.

Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Wright, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4801st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 137 in Buckinghamshire.

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 22 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green include Art Studios, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Swimming, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green 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 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMain Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0PL
HeadteacherRebecca Wright
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils201
Free School Meals (FSM)6.5%
School Capacity201 / 270 (74% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (28 Apr 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)

4801st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

667th of 2,034

In South East

Top 50%

55th of 137

In Buckinghamshire

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

68%

Expected Standard

16%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:84%
Higher:42%
Writing
Expected:84%
Higher:32%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:84%
Higher:39%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -9%

'22/23

77%

'23/24

68%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

Facilities

7
Art StudiosSensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryFootballSwimmingNetballAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

22

Applications

59

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

18 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green 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

01844343521www.stjohnsce.org

Main Road, Princes Risborough

Buckinghamshire, HP27 0PL

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Main Road, Princes Risborough

Buckinghamshire, HP27 0PL

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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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