Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

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Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy is a primary school in Denham Green for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 67th of 139 primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 October 2022, report published 21 November 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 October 2022

Pupils love their school. They are enthusiastic about their lessons and learning. Pupils are proud to receive special mentions from the headteacher, such as 'star of the week' or a 'proud cloud'. Pupils want to 'do the right thing' at Denham Green. Pupils, including children in the Reception Year, feel happy and safe. Leaders regularly check in on how pupils feel. Pupils know staff are ready to listen and act on any worries. The pastoral support in the school is very strong. Leaders want the best for all pupils. Pupils learn about why being a good friend is important. They understand that they are unique, and are respectful of others. During the inspection, pupils attended an assembly about neurodiversity. They know a range of strategies to support their friends when needed. Leaders have set their behaviour expectations out clearly. Pupils follow the 'Denham Green Way' to behave in lessons and around the school. They are kind, honest and show great empathy to each other. Pupils' manners are excellent. Low-level disruption in lessons happens at times. Teachers quickly refocus pupils back to learning. Bullying is rare. Leaders investigate any incident thoroughly.

What the school should improve

  • In some foundation subjects, the precise content that leaders want pupils to remember is sometimes not clear enough. Teachers do not always know exactly what pupils have learned in the past, so they cannot build on what pupils know and can do. Leaders should specify, with absolute clarity, all the knowledge that is most important, in all subjects, so that teachers know exactly what pupils must learn and remember.
  • Sometimes, in some foundation subjects, teachers plan lessons that do not support the intended curriculum. This means that, in those subjects, pupils are not learning as well as they could. Leaders should make sure that teachers have the training they need to teach the curriculum well.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

226 pupils on roll, with places for 270

Eligible for free school meals32.7%

32.7%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.4%

20.4%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.3%

17.3%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Denham Village School1 mileOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Harefield Infant and Junior School2 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
The Gerrards Cross CofE School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding81% met the expected standard
Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School2 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
The Breakspear School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding77% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
E-ACT
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Kilyan
Address
Nightingale Way, Denham Green, UB9 5JL
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
URN
139679

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.