School Compass
Compare primary schools in Buckinghamshire
Shortlist primary schools in Buckinghamshire, compare Key Stage 2 published figures and Ofsted/ISI excerpts, then print a visit pack. Patterns to visit on — not a league table.
151 schools with published KS2 RWM in the live set
How to read Key Stage 2 figures
End-of-primary tables show how Year 6 cohorts met expected and higher standards. Use them to spot patterns across a shortlist, then visit.
What this data can tell you
- Share of pupils meeting expected / higher standards in reading, writing, maths (and combined).
- How a school sits against England (and trends across published years).
- Whether a year looks unusually high or low — small cohorts bounce more.
- Inspection themes from the latest usable Ofsted or ISI report.
What this is not telling you
- Whether your child will be happy, taught well, or make friends here.
- Admissions chances, catchment, faith criteria, or waiting-list practice.
- Day-to-day ethos, behaviour climate, or SEND support beyond short excerpts.
- A ranked “best school” — tables and reports are one lens, not a verdict.
Fair conclusions you can draw
- Relative strengths and gaps across the schools you are comparing.
- Which schools warrant a visit based on outcomes plus distance.
- Questions to ask about reading, writing, maths, and support for SEND.
How to use this for decisions
- Shortlist a few settings that look plausible on paper and on the map.
- Treat gaps and older inspections as prompts to ask, not automatic rejects.
- Visit (or watch a normal session), talk to staff, and weigh fit for your child.
- Keep notes on what you saw — printed packs are for that, not for league ranks.
Other stages in Buckinghamshire
Same area, different parental path — still inside South East England (including Dorset).