Waddesdon Church of England School

URN: 137355 • Aylesbury HP18 0LQ

Overview

Name
Waddesdon Church of England School
URN
137355
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
WADDESDON CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
75.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Abbott (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01296651382
Website
Visit
Address
Baker Street, Aylesbury HP18 0LQ

Summary

Waddesdon Church of England School, located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,015 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,000. The school is committed to fostering an environment rooted in dignity and respect, guided by Christian values such as love, compassion, and inclusion. Headteacher Matthew Abbott emphasises the importance of enabling students to flourish both individually and collectively, ensuring that all members of the school community feel safe and valued.

The curriculum at Waddesdon is designed to support a broad range of academic and personal development. Students are encouraged to engage in various subjects and extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and numerous sports. The school also provides extensive support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that every learner can achieve their potential.

Waddesdon Church of England School actively promotes community involvement and parental engagement through initiatives such as the Waddesdon School Association, which supports fundraising and school events. The school maintains open communication with parents through newsletters and information sessions, fostering a collaborative environment for student success.

Key details

LA
Buckinghamshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
WADDESDON CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
Capacity
1000
Pupils
1015
Boys
483
Girls
532
FSM %
11.80
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-12-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Buckinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1015 483 532 1000 11.80
2024-09-11 1007 491 516 1000 9.60
2023-09-11 1014 500 514 1000 6.40
2022-09-11 1014 500 514 1000 6.40
2021-09-11 1011 507 504 960 6.10
2020-09-11 983 493 490 980 4.70

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