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Schools in Wendover

A town in Buckinghamshire

  • Town
  • 14 schools and nurseries
  • 2,135 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were close to 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

Wendover at a glance

Behind England on results at 11

How Wendover's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries143 primary · 1 secondary · 9 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1157%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths49%Attainment 8 47.5, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary20%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school21%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Wendover

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 Wendover primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Wendover

3 mainstream schools in Wendover, best first

Top Secondary Schools in Wendover

1 mainstream schools in Wendover, best first

John Colet School

Aylesbury, HP22 6HF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

169 first choices, 174 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.5

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
1,014
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school John Colet School

Nurseries in Wendover

9 in Wendover, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Wendover

2 in Wendover, by the school's Eduscope score

John Colet School

Aylesbury, HP22 6HF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

169 first choices, 174 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.5

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
1,014
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school John Colet School

Chiltern Way Academy

Aylesbury, HP22 6NL · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Strong standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
21.4%
Pupils
311
Pupils per teacher
4.0
View school Chiltern Way Academy

Special Schools in Wendover

1 in Wendover. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Chiltern Way Academy

Aylesbury, HP22 6NL · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Strong standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
21.4%
Pupils
311
Pupils per teacher
4.0
View school Chiltern Way Academy
The map

Every school in Wendover, 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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The John Hampden School, GoodHalton Community Combined School, GoodWendover Church of England Junior School, GoodJohn Colet School, GoodChiltern Way Academy, Strong standard or betterThe Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery, Expected standard or betterWendover Pre-School, OutstandingBuds That Blossom, GoodWendover Day Nursery, GoodLittle Ferns, Expected standard in every areaSpring - RAF Halton, GoodLittle Acorns Kindergarten, OutstandingJack in the Box Preschool, GoodPartou Woodlands Halton Day Nursery & Pre-School, Good
  • Outstanding2
  • Good9
  • Not graded yet3
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.

Postcodes

Browse Wendover by postcode

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

Wendover vs England

How good are Wendover'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 Wendover

WendoverEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    57%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    49%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    21%

    England 18%

    Worse 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 4 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Wendover in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
57% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%40%60%2018201920222023202420252026
41% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
21% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Wendover has 14 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

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

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Wendover's state schools each January.

Up 4% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Wendover20%

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.

Keep up with schools in Wendover

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Wendover

How many schools are in Wendover?

Wendover has 14 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Wendover?

The highest-ranked schools in Wendover on Eduscope are John Colet School, Wendover Church of England Junior School, Halton Community Combined 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 Wendover are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Wendover hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Wendover perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Wendover, 57% 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 Wendover?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Wendover is 12.2:1. 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 Wendover schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Wendover is 21.2%. 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 Wendover?

There are 2,135 pupils enrolled across schools in Wendover, with 810 in primary and 1,325 in secondary. 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Wendover?

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 Wendover 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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