Waddesdon Church of England School
URN: 110534 • Aylesbury HP18 0LQ
Overview
- Name
- Waddesdon Church of England School
- URN
- 110534
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Norman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Baker Street, Aylesbury HP18 0LQ
Summary
Waddesdon Church of England School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, with a capacity of 960 students. The school serves students aged 11-18 and emphasizes a strong ethos rooted in Christian values, particularly dignity and respect. The headteacher, Matthew Abbott, highlights the school's commitment to fostering a nurturing environment where every student is valued and supported in their personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at Waddesdon is designed to cater to all abilities, offering a wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and various sports. The school also provides robust pastoral care, ensuring that students receive the necessary support for their well-being and development. Opportunities for international experiences and a focus on careers education further enhance the learning environment.
Waddesdon Church of England School actively encourages collaboration between the school community and families, believing that a supportive partnership is essential for student success. The school promotes positive relationships and aims to prepare students not only for academic achievement but also for life beyond school.
The curriculum at Waddesdon is designed to cater to all abilities, offering a wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and various sports. The school also provides robust pastoral care, ensuring that students receive the necessary support for their well-being and development. Opportunities for international experiences and a focus on careers education further enhance the learning environment.
Waddesdon Church of England School actively encourages collaboration between the school community and families, believing that a supportive partnership is essential for student success. The school promotes positive relationships and aims to prepare students not only for academic achievement but also for life beyond school.
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Nearby alternatives
- Aylesbury Grammar School (80.6)
- Aylesbury High School (76.3)
- Waddesdon Church of England School (75.7)
- Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (74.2)
- Aylesbury Grammar School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 960
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2006-09-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 960 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 960 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 960 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 960 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 960 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 960 |
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