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Schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden

A town in Buckinghamshire

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 1,807 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Prestwood and Great Missenden at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker attendance

How Prestwood and Great Missenden'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: 70%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Better than England

    Attainment 8: 51.9 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Needs attention

    Persistent absence: 22%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries74 primary · 1 secondary · 2 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: 70%. England 62%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 56%. England 46%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 11%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 22%. England 18%. Lower is better.Worse than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden

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 Prestwood and Great Missenden primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden

3 state schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden, best first

Prestwood Junior School

Great Missenden, HP16 0NR · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results above the England average.

Ready for secondary school66%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 10
Pupils
142
View school Prestwood Junior School
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden

1 state schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden, best first

The Misbourne School

Great Missenden, HP16 0BN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results above the England average.

191 first choices, 171 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 18
Pupils
1,115
View school The Misbourne School

Nurseries in Prestwood and Great Missenden

2 in Prestwood and Great Missenden, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Prestwood and Great Missenden

1 in Prestwood and Great Missenden, by the school's Eduscope score

The Misbourne School

Great Missenden, HP16 0BN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results above the England average.

191 first choices, 171 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 18
Pupils
1,115
View school The Misbourne School

Private Schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden

1 in Prestwood and Great Missenden. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Gateway School

Great Missenden, HP16 9AA · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
–
Pupils
263
View school Gateway School
The map

Every school in Prestwood and Great Missenden, 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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Gateway School, InspectedGreat Missenden CofE Combined School, GoodThe Misbourne School, Expected standard in every areaPrestwood Infant School, Good in every areaPrestwood Junior School, Needs attention in 1 areaFlower Pots Day Nursery, Needs attention in 5 areasShepherd Hut Outdoor Day Nursery
  • Good1
  • Not graded yet6
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Prestwood and Great Missenden school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Prestwood and Great Missenden's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Prestwood and Great Missenden vs England

How good are Prestwood and Great Missenden'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 Prestwood and Great Missenden

Prestwood and Great MissendenEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    70%

    England 62%

    Better than England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    56%

    England 46%

    Better than England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    11%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Prestwood and Great Missenden in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
70% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
56% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Prestwood and Great Missenden has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 2% fewer pupils than in 2018.

11% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Prestwood and Great Missenden's state schools each January.

Down 2% since 2018.

Free school meals

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

Prestwood and Great Missenden11%

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 Prestwood and Great Missenden

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How many schools are in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

Prestwood and Great Missenden has 7 schools, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

The highest-ranked schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden on Eduscope are Great Missenden CofE Combined School, The Misbourne School, Prestwood Junior 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 Prestwood and Great Missenden are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden, 70% 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 Prestwood and Great Missenden?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden is 18.0:1. 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 Prestwood and Great Missenden schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden is 22.2%. 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 Prestwood and Great Missenden?

There are 1,807 pupils enrolled across schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden, with 692 in primary and 1,115 in secondary. 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

There is 1 independent school in Prestwood and Great Missenden. Fees vary by school and age group, so check with each school. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden 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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