St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
107%
Capacity
234
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
If you're a parent considering St Paul's Church of England Combined School in Wooburn, the feedback from other families is a strong place to start. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, a striking 96% of respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a very high vote of confidence. Digging into the detail, 96% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 97% felt their child is safe. The school is also clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 88 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.93. Of those 88 applications, 34 were first preferences, and all 30 places went to first-preference families. So while getting a place isn't guaranteed, the school is clearly a top choice for many in the area.
Academically, the picture is more mixed. St Paul's holds a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2019, and an ungraded inspection in June 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained. The Ofsted breakdown shows personal development was rated Outstanding, while quality of education, behaviour, and leadership were all Good. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That's below the Buckinghamshire local authority average of 64%. However, individual subject scores were stronger: 94% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, and 77% in maths. The average reading score was 108, and the average maths score was 105. The school ranks 100th out of 137 primary schools in Buckinghamshire on the combined measure, placing it in the bottom half of the county.
The school offers a solid range of facilities for a primary of its size, including a Forest School, art studios, a sensory room, and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, cricket, netball, gymnastics, rounders, cross country and tennis, and there are clubs ranging from coding to gardening. For children with additional needs, the school lists provisions for specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and social and emotional mental health support. In the Parent View survey, 84% of parents with SEND children agreed the school gives them the support they need. With a capacity of 218 but currently 234 pupils on roll, the school is slightly over capacity, which reflects its popularity. It also offers nursery provision for children from age three. This is a Church of England school with a strong local reputation, particularly among families who prioritise a supportive, community feel and good pastoral care.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Stratford Drive, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 0QH |
| Headteacher | Charlotte Dennis |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 234 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.3% |
| School Capacity | 234 / 218 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jun 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Jun 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9420th of 13,686
Nationally
1400th of 2,034
In South East
100th of 137
In Buckinghamshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
112 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: stpaulsschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British79.1%
- Mixed10.7%
- White (other)7.3%
- Asian1.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Stratford Drive, High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire, HP10 0QH
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