Cuddington and Dinton CofE School
URN: 110452 • Aylesbury HP18 0AP
Overview
- Name
- Cuddington and Dinton CofE School
- URN
- 110452
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Wilde (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01844291206
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upper Church Street, Aylesbury HP18 0AP
Summary
Cuddington and Dinton Church of England School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, serving a mixed-gender population of 181 pupils aged 4 to 11 years. The school operates across two sites, with the Infant site in Cuddington and the Junior site in Dinton, reflecting its rural community roots. With a capacity for 182 pupils, class sizes are kept to a maximum of 26, ensuring focused attention for each child.
The school prides itself on a creative, topic-based curriculum that is responsive to the needs of its pupils and current global events. Emphasising a growth mindset, the curriculum encourages children to engage in project-based learning and develop essential skills for lifelong learning. Cuddington and Dinton School has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in January 2023 and is committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of its students.
Strong community ties, particularly with the local church, enhance the school's ethos, which is encapsulated in its mission statement: "Let your light shine." The school fosters a supportive environment where collaboration between staff, parents, and the community is valued, promoting well-being and personal growth for all students.
The school prides itself on a creative, topic-based curriculum that is responsive to the needs of its pupils and current global events. Emphasising a growth mindset, the curriculum encourages children to engage in project-based learning and develop essential skills for lifelong learning. Cuddington and Dinton School has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in January 2023 and is committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of its students.
Strong community ties, particularly with the local church, enhance the school's ethos, which is encapsulated in its mission statement: "Let your light shine." The school fosters a supportive environment where collaboration between staff, parents, and the community is valued, promoting well-being and personal growth for all students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Coffee Morning drop in for Parents @Infants (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- SIAMS Inspection (download)
- Ofsted Report 2023 (download)
- Term Dates 2025-2026 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Our School (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bedgrove Infant School (76.6)
- St Louis Catholic Primary School (76.0)
- Turnfurlong Junior School (72.6)
- Great Kimble Church of England School (70.1)
- William Harding School (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 182
- Pupils
- 181
- Boys
- 89
- Girls
- 92
- FSM %
- 1.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 181 | 89 | 92 | 182 | 1.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 177 | 90 | 87 | 182 | 2.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 178 | 96 | 82 | 182 | 2.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 178 | 96 | 82 | 182 | 2.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 180 | 89 | 91 | 182 | 3.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 176 | 89 | 87 | 182 | 2.30 |
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