Chepping View Primary Academy is a primary school in High Wycombe, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Chepping View Primary Academy currently has around 423 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 40.9%. white british pupils make up about 17.3% , followed by indian at 13.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Cressex Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4PR
Website: www.cheppingviewprimaryacademy.org
Telephone: 01494535564
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Kirsty Elliott
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 137979

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 423
Number of Boys: 215
Number of Girls: 208

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 11% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani40.90%173
White British17.30%73
Indian13.50%57
Other White7.10%30
Other Asian5.20%22
African2.60%11
Other Mixed2.40%10
Unclassified2.40%10
White and Asian2.10%9
White and Black Caribbean1.40%6
Caribbean1.40%6
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%5
Bangladeshi0.90%4
White and Black African0.50%2
Irish0.50%2
Chinese0.50%2
Other Black0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (3.7)
Writing: Well Above Average (2.9)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
81%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
16%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
105.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Coppice Nursery School
Field Road , Booker Hill HP12 4LR
- not rated 1,547 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bowerdean Nursery School
Gordon Road , HP13 6AW
4out of 4 3,266 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chepping View Primary School
Cressex Road , HP12 4PR
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Chepping View Primary Academy
Cressex Road , HP12 4PR
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Shelburne Infant School
Cressex Road , HP12 4PR
- not rated 126 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Castlefield School
The Middle Way , HP12 3LE
3out of 4 1,414 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Castlefield County First School
Middle Way , HP12 3LE
- not rated 1,414 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castlefield County Middle School
Middle Way , HP12 3LE
- not rated 1,414 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bellfield Middle School
Garratts Way , HP13 5SW
- not rated 2,739 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sands Middle School
Mill End Road , HP12 4BA
- not rated 2,784 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cressex Community School
Holmers Lane , HP12 4QA
3out of 4 724 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ
4out of 4 819 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ
- not rated 819 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Wycombe High School
Marlow Road , HP11 1TB
- not rated 1,088 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Wycombe High School
Marlow Road , HP11 1TB
4out of 4 1,088 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW
- not rated 1,494 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW
3out of 4 1,494 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Vinio House School
Cressex Road , HP12 4PR
- not rated 126 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park Crescent School
Cressex Road , HP12 4PR
- not rated 126 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kite Ridge School
Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE
- not rated 420 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Verney Avenue School
Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE
- not rated 423 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chiltern Wood School
Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE
3out of 4 498 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.