Located in Buckingham, Roundwood Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Roundwood Primary School currently has around 187 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.1% boys and 43.9% girls. Around 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Church Street, Buckingham, MK18 4HY
Website: http://www.roundwood.bucks.sch.uk
Telephone: 01280813066
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Leigh Handley
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 110228

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/12/2011

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 187
Number of Boys: 105
Number of Girls: 82

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British85.00%159
Gypsy/Roma5.30%10
African2.70%5
White and Asian2.10%4
Indian1.10%2
Other White1.10%2
White and Black Caribbean0.50%1
Other Mixed0.50%1
Irish0.50%1
Other Asian0.50%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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: Average (-1.9)
Writing: Average (-1.4)
Maths: Below Average (-2.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
57%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
14%
Town average
11%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.2
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Roundwood Primary School
Church Street , Gawcott MK18 4HY
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
George Grenville Academy
Chandos Road , MK18 1AP
3out of 4 2,572 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Grenville Combined School
Chandos Road , MK18 1AP
- not rated 2,572 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Buckingham County First School
Well Street , MK18 1EN
- not rated 2,770 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tingewick Infant School
Main Street , Tingewick MK18 4NL
- not rated 2,941 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chandos County Middle School
Chandos Road , MK18 1AP
- not rated 2,640 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Royal Latin School
Chandos Road , MK18 1AX
- not rated 2,367 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal Latin School
Chandos Road , MK18 1AX
3out of 4 2,367 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Buckingham School
London Road , MK18 1AT
3out of 4 2,586 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
University of Buckingham
Hunter Street , Yoemanry House MK18 1EG
- not rated 2,306 yd Higher education institutions No Mixed More About School
The Woodlands Education Trust Tutorial Centre
Signal Hill , Lenborough Road MK18 4WE
- not rated 2,785 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.