Best Primary Schools in Buckinghamshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 184 schools across Buckinghamshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

184

Total schools

Outstanding

18%

Outstanding rate

66.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

46.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Great Kimble Church of England School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
🥈	Ickford School Primary	Good	86	View school
🥉	Danesfield School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
4.	Little Chalfont Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
5.	Chepping View Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
6.	East Claydon Church of England School Primary	Good	76	View school
7.	The Iver Village Junior School Primary	Good	76	View school
8.	Buckingham Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
9.	St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
10.	Chesham Bois Church of England School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
11.	Elangeni School Primary	Good	75	View school
12.	Bledlow Ridge School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
13.	Chalfont St Giles Junior School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
14.	Long Crendon School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
15.	Castlefield School Primary	Good	74	View school
16.	St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn Primary	Good	73	View school
17.	Padbury Church of England School Primary	Good	73	View school
18.	Spinfield School Primary	Good	73	View school
19.	St Louis Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
20.	Halton Community Combined School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Buckinghamshire?

There are 184 primary schools in Buckinghamshire, of which 33 (18%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Buckinghamshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Buckinghamshire is Great Kimble Church of England School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Buckinghamshire?

Primary and secondary school applications in Buckinghamshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Buckinghamshire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Buckinghamshire?

18% of primary schools in Buckinghamshire are rated Outstanding and 71% are rated Good. 78.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.