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Thomas Hickman School

Buckinghamshire, HP19 9HPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#10,071
of 13,686 nationally

About Thomas Hickman School

Thomas Hickman School in Buckinghamshire is a mixed state primary for ages 2 to 11, currently educating 513 pupils against a capacity of 488, meaning it is running over its official number. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of children eligible for free school meals, at 34.8%, well above the national average. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 122 applications for 60 places, with 60 first-preference applications and 55 offers made to first-preference families. The oversubscription ratio of 2.03 confirms it is a popular choice locally. The headteacher is Pippa Brand-Benee, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, which will be relevant for families with younger children looking for a single-site route through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBelgrave Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9HP
HeadteacherPippa Brand-Benee
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils513
Free School Meals (FSM)34.8%
School Capacity513 / 488 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Feb 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingRoundersNetballTennisCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingFilm ClubScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

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Thomas Hickman School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.