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Waddesdon Church of England School

Outstandinggraded 07/12/2021Ages 11–181,015 pupilsChurch of England
Aylesbury, HP18 0LQ
Buckinghamshire

Waddesdon Church of England School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Aylesbury, within the Buckinghamshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,015 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/12/2021, Waddesdon Church of England School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.9 and 55% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Aylesbury can view Waddesdon Church of England School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 07/12/2021

Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence20.2%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals10.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.8%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 851
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
Grade 4+ English & maths81%
EBacc entry35%
EBacc average point score4.42

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 35.3
Value added+0.17Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
Retention92%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

All schools in AylesburySee the full area report for HP18 0LQ