Compare Buckingham Primary School and Lace Hill Academy and St James and St John CofE Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Buckingham Primary School (Primary) in Buckingham; Lace Hill Academy (Primary) in Buckingham; St James and St John CofE Primary School (Primary) in Buckingham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Buckingham Primary School, Lace Hill Academy and St James and St John CofE Primary School. They are primary phase and community school, academy sponsor led and voluntary controlled school type located around Buckingham, Buckinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Buckingham Primary School), published Mar 2014. The lowest is 2 (Lace Hill Academy), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St James and St John CofE Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; all within the CAMPFIRE EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Buckingham Primary School MK18 1TT	Lace Hill Academy MK18 7RR	St James and St John CofE Primary School MK18 5JE
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1TT	Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7RR	Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 5JE
Latest Ofsted	1 27 Mar 2014	2 1 May 2024	2 11 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	231	166
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Buckinghamshire (825)	CAMPFIRE EDUCATION TRUST	Buckinghamshire (825)
Website	www.buckinghamprimary.com	www.lacehillacademy.co.uk	www.stjamesjohn.com
Telephone	01280812864	01280823747	01280812291
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Buckingham Primary School

MK18 1TT

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 1TT
Ofsted: 1 27 Mar 2014
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Buckinghamshire (825)
Website: www.buckinghamprimary.com
Telephone: 01280812864

Lace Hill Academy

MK18 7RR

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 7RR
Ofsted: 2 1 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CAMPFIRE EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.lacehillacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01280823747

St James and St John CofE Primary School

MK18 5JE

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 5JE
Ofsted: 2 11 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Buckinghamshire (825)
Website: www.stjamesjohn.com
Telephone: 01280812291

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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