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Ivingswood Academy
Greenway, Chesham, HP5 2BY, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.1 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
156
Capacity
218
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With 91% of parents recommending the school, it demonstrates a strong level of satisfaction within the community. However, the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted and has a lower than average performance in key stage 2, with only 53% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. While it ranks in the top 77% of schools nationally for expected outcomes, there is room for growth, particularly in achieving higher standards.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Behaviour is good
82%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.8%
Asian Pakistani25.6%
White Other9.6%
Asian Indian5.1%
Mixed Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Other1.3%
traveller_irish1.3%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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51.72106, -0.61455 · HP5 2BY
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN149096
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ivingswoodacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Ivingswood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ivingswood Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Ivingswood Academy a good school?
Ivingswood Academy scores 12.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Ivingswood Academy?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ivingswood Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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