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Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School

Hawridge, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2UQ, Buckinghamshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.0 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
175
Capacity
218
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With 66% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, this primary school performs better than 47% of schools nationally. While parent satisfaction is relatively high at 83%, the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, suggesting there are areas needing attention. The LocaleIQ score of 20.0 out of 100 reflects a performance that is better than only 20% of schools, highlighting potential challenges in overall effectiveness.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 8 October 2024
Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.66%Top 47% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.9%Top 41% UK
Parent View (77 responses)
3.8
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Behaviour is good
84%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
17% disagree
I'd recommend this school
83%
My child makes good progress
81%
Progress is communicated
79%
School supports development
75%
School has high expectations
68%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
White Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Other1.1%
White Irish1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Location
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51.75147, -0.63845 · HP5 2UQ

School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN110445
School typeVoluntary aided school

Frequently asked questions
What is Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School rated by Ofsted?

Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.

Is Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School a good school?

Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School scores 20.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?

Based on 77 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.

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