Waddesdon Church of England School

About Waddesdon Church of England School

Waddesdon Church of England School is an academy converter in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,015 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of WADDESDON CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2021) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.7 (2025/26). 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Buckinghamshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,015 / 1,022 (99%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 December 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Baker Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0LQ

Phone

01296651382

Headteacher

Matthew Abbott

Website

www.waddesdonschool.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Waddesdon Church of England School?

Waddesdon Church of England School is an academy converter in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Waddesdon Church of England School have?

Waddesdon Church of England School has 1,015 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Waddesdon Church of England School's Ofsted rating?

Waddesdon Church of England School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2021).

How does Waddesdon Church of England School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Waddesdon Church of England School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.7 in 2025/26.

Is Waddesdon Church of England School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Waddesdon Church of England School is part of WADDESDON CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL.

Where is Waddesdon Church of England School?

Waddesdon Church of England School is located at Baker Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0LQ.