Best primary schools in Buckinghamshire
The county's school pull is real, but strong school options still need to be paired with the right postcode fundamentals. This ranking covers 120 primary schools across 2 local authority districts. Postcode area MK2 has the highest average school score (93.1 across 3 schools), while UB9 sits at the lower end (66.3). 99% of ranked Buckinghamshire primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Buckinghamshire on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Buckinghamshire comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Buckinghamshire ranking.
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Questions about primary schools in Buckinghamshire
What is the best primary school in Buckinghamshire?
Caroline Haslett Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Buckinghamshire (LocaleIQ score 99.8 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 87% · higher 38%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Buckinghamshire primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Buckinghamshire?
Chesham Grammar School tops the Buckinghamshire secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.9). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 74.0. See the full secondary school ranking for Buckinghamshire for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Buckinghamshire have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Buckinghamshire: Caroline Haslett Primary School (KS2 expected 87%, higher 38%); Danesfield School (KS2 expected 90%, higher 41%); Priory Rise School (KS2 expected 89%, higher 30%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Buckinghamshire are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
23 primary schools in the Buckinghamshire ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Caroline Haslett Primary School, Danesfield School, Priory Rise School, Little Chalfont Primary School, Middleton Primary School, and 18 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Buckinghamshire?
This ranking covers 120 primary schools in the Buckinghamshire comparison pool, across 2 local authority districts. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Buckinghamshire has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, MK2 has the strongest cluster — 93.1 average across 3 ranked primary schools. UB9 sits at the lower end (66.3 average). The county's school pull is real, but strong school options still need to be paired with the right postcode fundamentals. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.