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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) (sen)
- Leave of Absence Form (sen)
- Prospectus (download)
- KS5 Prospectus (download)
- + Operating Framework (download)
- Assessment Policy (download)
- + Roles & Responsibilities (download)
- + Pecuniary Interests (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Term Dates (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Aylesbury Grammar School (80.6)
- Aylesbury High School (76.3)
- Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (74.2)
- Aylesbury Grammar School (70.2)
- Waddesdon Church of England School (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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