Cheddington Combined School

A requires improvement community school school in Buckinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cheddington Combined School.

, LU70RG Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
50.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
1 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
High Street
Cheddington
, LU70RG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110215
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
High Street, Cheddington, LU7 0RG
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
218 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
210
Free School Meals
12.9% (27 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.3 (11.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.8 (2.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Cheddington Combined School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 106.0
2024 104.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
210 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Cheddington Combined School…enjoying our learning, sharing success"

Honesty Excellence Appreciation Respect Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to our wonderful school! We are a happy, ambitious, and dedicated single-form entry primary school that values the love of learning and enriching the curriculum. We offer wrap-around care in partnership with Kidszone and a wide range of extracurricular clubs including sports, musical theatre and art. Read more; visits are welcome by appointment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

sports clubs musical theatre art

Sports

sports clubs

Facilities

Forest School area outdoor gym equipment running track large playing field

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

In partnership with Kidszone we are able to offer wrap around care, both before and after school.

SEND Provision

Universal support includes PSHE, School Council, Forest School sessions, lunchtime and after-school clubs, school trips; Additional support includes 1:1 or small group Emotional Literacy Support Assistant sessions and tailored support from teachers/teaching assistants; Targeted support and specialist services may include CAMHS, Family Support Service, Play Therapist and Community Paediatrics.

Admissions Criteria

Our admissions policy is determined by Buckinghamshire Council. Admission numbers are 30 (for Reception and KS1) and 32 (for KS2). Places are offered to Rule 2 (catchment), Rule 3 (siblings) and some under Rule 7 (distance to 1.457 miles). Applications are made through the Local Authority; in Buckinghamshire online applications are through www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk; in-year admissions require a form from the Local Authority.

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