Long Crendon School
Chilton Road, Long Crendon, Aylesbury, HP18 9BZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Long Crendon School is a primary school in Aylesbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 2nd of 33 primary schools in Aylesbury. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2024, report published 6 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils are happy at this thriving school. They understand the school's values, such as unity and resilience, deeply. They value the many roles and responsibilities they have, such as 'ambassadors', house captains and school councillors. From the start of their time in the Reception Year, children benefit from caring relationships and opportunities to foster their independence. Pupils enjoy the many resources available to them, such as the heated swimming pool and outdoor learning area, which are used effectively to help pupils learn well. The school develops pupils' talents and interests in an exemplary way. Pupils develop confidence and a love of music and the arts through regular opportunities to perform to others. Music provision is a particular strength. Pupils learn instruments, such as the drums and guitar, and singing throughout the curriculum. Pupils love their 'gig assemblies' each week, showcasing their musical talents to parents and carers and their peers. Pupils behave very well. By the end of key stage 2, pupils achieve high standards in English and mathematics. Staff have the highest expectations of what pupils can achieve. Disadvantaged pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are placed at the forefront of the school's ambition for all pupils to succeed. Pupils are very well prepared for their next stages of education.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school's use of assessment is not always as effective as it could be. At times, staff do not identify whether pupils know and understand the intended curriculum securely. As a result, a small number of pupils do not build on their prior knowledge as effectively as they could. The school should continue to refine its approach, ensuring staff check pupils' knowledge efficiently and effectively, making suitable adjustments to lessons and the curriculum where needed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
226 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Long Crendon School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Barley Hill Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| John Hampden Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Ashfold School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Ickford School | 3 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | 100% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Gareth Owens
- Phone
- 01844208225
- Address
- Chilton Road, Long Crendon, Aylesbury, HP18 9BZ
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 110338
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.