Bearbrook Combined School
Fowler Road, Aylesbury, HP19 7QPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bearbrook Combined School is a primary school in Aylesbury for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 28th of 33 primary schools in Aylesbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 November 2012, report published 12 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2023
Everyone is welcomed with a huge smile at Bearbrook. Pupils are 'ready, safe and respectful'. Pupils are proud of the welcoming environment at this school. They say teachers are kind and supportive. They feel well cared for, and they are. Bullying and poor behaviour are rare. Pupils follow the high expectations set by adults. In the rare instances of bullying, teachers promptly address the issue, and it stops. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are encouraged to become independent and confident learners. Older pupils relish the opportunities to show their leadership skills in one of the many roles they can take on, such as: a prefect, an ambassador or peer mentor. Pupils from across the school make a difference to the school and wider community through their membership of the school council or eco-committee. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' achievement and have created an ambitious curriculum for all pupils. While these expectations are realised for most pupils in most subjects, the school continues to work on the curriculum, so that all pupils are able to achieve the very best outcomes in all subjects.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not sequenced the exact knowledge pupils need to learn well enough. This means that learning activities do not build on pupils' previous knowledge consistently well. Leaders must ensure the specific knowledge pupils must learn, and its timing, is identified to ensure a clear progression in learning.
- In some subjects, teachers are not always carefully checking what pupils have learned before moving on to new topics and concepts. As a result, pupils find it more difficult to connect new concepts with their prior knowledge and, therefore, they do not learn as much as they could. Leaders need to provide teachers with appropriate training and support to ensure they check what pupils know and remember as they build their knowledge across the school's curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
498 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Bearbrook Combined School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Green School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 58% met the expected standard |
| Elmhurst School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 47% met the expected standard |
| Ashmead Combined School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GREAT LEARNERS TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Katie Smith
- Phone
- 01296488331
- Address
- Fowler Road, Aylesbury, HP19 7QP
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 147242
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.