St Peter's Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
259
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 259 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 271 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tanya Morris, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3161st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 137 in Buckinghamshire.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, St Peter's Church of England Primary 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Minniecroft Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7DE |
| Headteacher | Tanya Morris |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 259 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.4% |
| School Capacity | 259 / 271 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3161st of 13,686
Nationally
418th of 2,034
In South East
32nd of 137
In Buckinghamshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
73%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Minniecroft Road, Burnham
Buckinghamshire, SL1 7DE
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