St Mary's Church of England School
107%
Capacity
448
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England School
St Mary's Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 448 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Bennett, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8375th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 97th out of 137 in Buckinghamshire.
St Mary's Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 140 applications for 60 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Church of England School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 67% recommending the school (108 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Church of England School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Cross Country, Netball, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, St Mary's Church of England 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Keen Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 7WF |
| Headteacher | Lisa Bennett |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 448 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.3% |
| School Capacity | 448 / 420 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8375th of 13,686
Nationally
1246th of 2,034
In South East
97th of 137
In Buckinghamshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
108 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
140
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England School
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KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Keen Close, Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire, HP19 7WF
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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