William Harding School is a primary school in Aylesbury, 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.
William Harding School currently has around 808 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.1%. indian pupils make up about 13.4%
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.
| Address: | Hazlehurst Drive, Aylesbury, HP21 9TJ |
| Website: | www.williamhardingschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01296421733 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Trudy Cotchin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110358 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 870 |
| Number of Pupils: | 808 |
| Number of Boys: | 415 |
| Number of Girls: | 393 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19% | 8.2% |
| White British | 36.10% | 292 |
| Indian | 13.40% | 108 |
| Other White | 9.30% | 75 |
| Pakistani | 9.00% | 73 |
| Other Asian | 8.40% | 68 |
| African | 7.50% | 61 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.60% | 37 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Green Nursery School Beech Green , Southcourt HP21 8JG | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Harding Infant School Hazlehurst Drive , HP21 9TJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Harding School Hazlehurst Drive , HP21 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Junior School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Infant School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Junior School Hazell Avenue , Bedgrove HP21 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire College Group Oxford Road , HP21 8PD | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 562 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kynaston School Stoke Leys Close , Kynaston Avenue HP21 9ET | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayl01 Bridge Year 11 Walton Court Community Centre, Hannon Road , HP21 8TJ | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.