Twyford C of E School
85%
Capacity
102
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Twyford C of E School
Twyford C of E School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, with personal development and behaviour and attitudes both judged Outstanding. The school’s most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which sits at 57%. That figure is below the Buckinghamshire local authority average of 64%, placing the school 99th out of 137 primary schools in the county. The gap is most noticeable in maths, where 71% of pupils met the expected standard compared with 86% in reading and 64% in writing. Only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading and maths, and none did so in writing. The average scaled scores tell a similar story: 104 in reading and 101 in maths, both slightly below the national benchmark.
Despite the mixed picture on attainment, the Ofsted report highlights genuine strengths. Behaviour and attitudes were rated Outstanding, and personal development also earned the top grade, suggesting the school places real emphasis on character and wellbeing. Leadership and management, the quality of education, and early years provision were all judged Good. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with the previous one in 2013 also grading leadership as Outstanding. With just 102 pupils on roll against a capacity of 120, classes are small, which may help explain the strong behaviour and individual attention noted by inspectors. The school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake, with 20.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, above the national primary average.
Twyford C of E is a Church of England primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It was oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 19 applications for 10 places, with all 10 first-preference families offered a spot. The school’s facilities include a library, chapel, sports hall, gymnasium, music rooms, art studios, ICT suite, playing fields and an outdoor playground. Clubs range from gardening and eco club to drama, chess and book club, while sports on offer include athletics, football, cross country and swimming. The school supports children with a range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, hearing impairment, and social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a small village-style primary where pastoral care and personal development are clear priorities, but parents should weigh the below-average academic outcomes against the strong behaviour and supportive environment.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4EU |
| Headteacher | Sam Thompson |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 102 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.2% |
| School Capacity | 102 / 120 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8929th of 13,686
Nationally
1334th of 2,034
In South East
99th of 137
In Buckinghamshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
57%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: twyfordschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
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 British79.4%
- Mixed7.9%
- White (other)3.9%
- Asian2.9%
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.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
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
Church Street, Buckingham
Buckinghamshire, MK18 4EU
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