Finmere Church of England Primary School
Mere Road, Finmere, Buckingham, MK18 4AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Finmere Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Buckingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 2nd of 12 primary schools in Buckingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2013, report published 11 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
Finmere uses its small size as a strength. Leaders have built a culture based on the values of 'be kind, be honest and persevere'. These values are highly visible and known by all. Respect shapes all interactions. It comes from everyone knowing each other well. Parents recognise this and say the 'family feel' helps their children thrive. The pupils are proud to receive awards when they demonstrate the school values. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy their lessons. They rise to the school's high expectations for their learning. Most pupils achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils benefit from increased opportunities outside of the classroom. They enjoy trips to the trust farm and to London. Pupils show positive attitudes to school, each other and adults. They behave well. The routines in place in the classroom, corridors and social spaces mean the environment is safe, calm and orderly. Staff understand their role in promoting a safe and effective learning environment. Bullying and discriminatory behaviour are rare because the school community will not tolerate it. Pupils do not hesitate to report any unkind behaviour and trust staff to provide support to help everyone learn well.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers are not consistently checking pupils' understanding. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge that are not being rectified before moving on to new learning. The school needs to ensure that teachers have the training and support they need to be more precise in identifying what pupils know and can do.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
45 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Finmere Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachborough School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Roundwood Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 41% met the expected standard |
| Fringford Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St James and St John CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| George Grenville Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE WARRINER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Law
- Phone
- 01280848459
- Address
- Mere Road, Finmere, Buckingham, MK18 4AR
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 147753
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.