Ibstone CofE Primary School
Ibstone, High Wycombe, HP14 3XZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ibstone CofE Primary School is a primary school in High Wycombe for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 January 2019, report published 4 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Pupils are proud of their school. They say that, 'At Ibstone, it does not matter where you come from or what you look like, you are part of this community.' These comments show how pupils successfully exemplify the school's values of 'Love, Courage, Respect, Community and Perseverance'. New pupils settle quickly as staff and pupils treat each other with kindness. Parents comment on the school's caring ethos and 'friendly, family feel'. The school has high expectations for pupils to achieve well. Pupils work hard in lessons and take pride in what they do. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), work hard and are successful in their learning. Pupils feel happy and safe. They behave very well. Pupils relish opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, for example those in Year 6 enjoy being buddies to children in the early years. Pupils appreciate the unique opportunities that the school provides. For instance, pupils perform at a local operatic venue. A highlight that pupils enjoy each year is a visit to the traditional Swan Upping event on the River Thames.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school is still embedding its approach to checks of pupils' learning. This means that sometimes, pupils develop gaps in their knowledge and do not achieve as well as they could. The school should check pupils' understanding accurately and use this information to inform teaching to ensure that pupils learn the key content across the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
101 pupils on roll, with places for 91
Schools near Ibstone CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmore End CofE School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 17% met the expected standard |
| Stokenchurch Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Frieth Church of England Combined School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| Radnage Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| The Orchard Way Academy | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Long
- Phone
- 01491638281
- Address
- Ibstone, High Wycombe, HP14 3XZ
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 110464
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.