William Harding School
93%
Capacity
808
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About William Harding School
William Harding School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 808 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 870 places).
Ofsted has rated William Harding School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Trudy Cotchin, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6133rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 71st out of 137 in Buckinghamshire.
William Harding School is a popular choice with families — it received 180 applications for 98 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 78 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at William Harding School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Football, Dance, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Drama, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, William Harding 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hazlehurst Drive, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9TJ |
| Headteacher | Trudy Cotchin |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 808 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.2% |
| School Capacity | 808 / 870 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6133rd of 13,686
Nationally
869th of 2,034
In South East
71st of 137
In Buckinghamshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: 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
2025/26Oversubscribed98
180
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
78 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hazlehurst Drive, Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire, HP21 9TJ
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