Located in High Wycombe, The Disraeli School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 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.

The Disraeli School currently has around 681 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 22.4% 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 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 18 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 32%. white british pupils make up about 29.1%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: The Pastures, High Wycombe, HP13 5JS
Website: https://disraeli.bucks.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01494445177
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Co-Headteachers - Jo Pikulski, Jo Gowers
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 131852

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 678
Number of Pupils: 681
Number of Boys: 355
Number of Girls: 326

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani32.00%218
White British29.10%198
Other White7.30%50
White and Black Caribbean6.90%47
African4.30%29
Indian3.70%25
White and Asian3.50%24
Other Asian2.90%20
Other Mixed2.60%18
Caribbean2.50%17
Unclassified1.80%12
White and Black African0.90%6
Chinese0.90%6
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%4
Gypsy/Roma0.30%2
Bangladeshi0.30%2
Other Black0.30%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Irish0.00%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 (-0.2)
Writing: Well Below Average (-2.7)
Maths: Average (1.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
41%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
105.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
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 2,589 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bowerdean Nursery School
Gordon Road , HP13 6AW
4out of 4 2,723 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Disraeli School
The Pastures , HP13 5JS
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tinkers Wood Combined School
Brindley Avenue , HP13 5SX
- not rated 144 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bellfield First School
Kelvin Close , HP13 5ST
- not rated 305 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Green Street First School
Desborough Street , HP11 2RA
- not rated 925 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Millbrook Combined School
Mill End Road , HP12 4BA
2out of 4 1,185 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bellfield Middle School
Garratts Way , HP13 5SW
- not rated 714 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Downley County Middle School
School Close , Downley HP13 5TR
- not rated 1,147 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sands Middle School
Mill End Road , HP12 4BA
- not rated 1,185 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Castlefield County Middle School
Middle Way , HP12 3LE
- not rated 2,143 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Terriers Middle School
Highworth Close , HP13 7PH
- not rated 2,936 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wycombe West School and Collegiate Centre
Faulkner Way , Downley HP13 5UA
- not rated 1,400 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Amersham Road , HP13 6QT
- not rated 1,920 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Amersham Road , HP13 6QT
3out of 4 1,920 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Lady Verney High School
Kingshill Road , HP13 5BB
- not rated 2,466 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Wycombe High School
Marlow Road , HP11 1TB
- not rated 2,510 yd Foundation school 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 2,653 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW
3out of 4 2,653 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Unity College
150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE
- not rated 547 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Middle School Centre
C/O Green Street County First School , Green Street HP11 2RA
- not rated 925 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maplewood School
Faulkner Way , Downley HP13 5HB
- not rated 1,541 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Godstowe Preparatory School
Shrubbery Road , HP13 6PR
- not rated 1,602 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ
- not rated 1,740 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.