St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Main Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0PL |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Wright |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.5% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 270 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Apr 2022): School remains 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
667th of 2,034
In South East
55th of 137
In Buckinghamshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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
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Contact Information
Main Road, Princes Risborough
Buckinghamshire, HP27 0PL
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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