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.

Buckinghamshire has 184 primary schools, of which 20 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 145 rated Good — 90% of primary schools in Buckinghamshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Danesfield School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 61 schools in Buckinghamshire. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Buckinghamshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

184
Total schools
20
Outstanding
11%
Outstanding rate
66.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
46.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Danesfield School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥈 Ickford School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 Padbury Church of England School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
4. Chepping View Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
5. Spinfield School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
6. Chesham Bois Church of England School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
7. Chartridge Combined School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
8. Seer Green Church of England School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
9. The Iver Village Junior School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
10. Highworth Combined School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 83 View school
11. Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
12. Elangeni School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
13. Castlefield School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
14. Brushwood Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
15. Chalfont St Giles Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
16. Turnfurlong Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
17. Little Kingshill Combined School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
18. Broughton Junior School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
19. Cuddington and Dinton CofE School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Thomas Harding Junior School
Primary
 Good 81 View school

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All schools in BuckinghamshirePrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in BuckinghamshireYear 7 onwards Outstanding schools in Buckinghamshire20 schools rated Outstanding Schools with catchment data61 schools with last-admitted distance

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Buckinghamshire?
There are 184 primary schools in Buckinghamshire, of which 20 (11%) 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 Danesfield 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?
11% of primary schools in Buckinghamshire are rated Outstanding and 79% 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.