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Schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green

A town in Buckinghamshire

  • Town
  • 14 schools and nurseries
  • 1,201 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green's schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Better than England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 68%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Better than England

    Persistent absence: 10%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries145 primary · 9 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 68%. England 62%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 20%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 10%. England 18%. Lower is better.Better than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green

5 state schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green, best first

Juniper Hill School

High Wycombe, HP10 9LA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

55 first choices, 57 offers made

Ready for secondary school67%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 7
Pupils
431
View school Juniper Hill School

Loudwater Combined School

High Wycombe, HP11 1JJ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

27 first choices, 30 offers made

Ready for secondary school62%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 12
Pupils
200
View school Loudwater Combined School

Wooburn Green Primary School

High Wycombe, HP10 0HF · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

18 first choices, 20 offers made

Ready for secondary school80%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 12
Pupils
177
View school Wooburn Green Primary School
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Nurseries in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green

9 in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green, highest Ofsted grade first

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The map

Every school in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Carrington Junior School, Good in every areaCarrington Infant School, Good in every areaJuniper Hill School, GoodLoudwater Combined School, GoodWooburn Green Primary School, GoodCarrington Pre-School, GoodSunny Days Pre-School, GoodLittle Buddies, GoodMarlow Opportunity Playgroup 1, OutstandingLittle Willows Nursery, GoodLoudwater Village Pre-school, GoodOver the Moon Day Nursery, GoodMontessori by Busy Bees at High Wycombe, GoodWillow Tree Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good11
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

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Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green vs England

How good are Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green

Flackwell Heath and Wooburn GreenEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    68%

    England 62%

    Better than England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    10%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    20%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
68% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
10% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green has 14 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

20% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green's state schools each January.

Down 1% since 2018.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green20%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green

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How many schools are in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green?

Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green has 14 schools, including 5 primary schools, 9 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green?

The highest-ranked schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green on Eduscope are Juniper Hill School, Loudwater Combined School, Wooburn Green Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green, 68% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green is 19.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green is 10.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green?

There are 1,201 pupils enrolled across schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green, with 1,201 in primary. 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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