St Mary's Church of England School

About St Mary's Church of England School

We are an academy that is part of the Oxford Diocesan Bucks School Trust (ODBST) – a multi academy trust (MAT). We welcome children from the age of 3 to 11 years old, serving the Fairford Leys community on the outskirts of Aylesbury.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 108 responses • 24.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

87% positive 13% negative

My child feels safe at this school

84.2% positive 15.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

66.7% positive 29.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

66.6% positive 23.1% negative

My child does well at this school

76% positive 18.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 108 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

20.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

65.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school with wonderful staff"

St Mary's has been a fantastic choice for my child. The staff are always supportive and go above and beyond to help their pupils. My child has thrived in their classes and I've been impressed by the values-based education they receive.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie B

Parent Mar 20, 2021

4.0

"A great sense of community"

I've been impressed by the sense of community at St Mary's. The school's events and activities bring everyone together and my child has made some wonderful friends. The staff are always approachable and communicative, which makes it easy to be involved in school life.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel G

Parent Dec 12, 2020

4.0

"Room for improvement in some areas"

We've had a mixed experience at St Mary's. The school's values and ethos are great, and the facilities are generally excellent. However, we've experienced some issues with communication and organisation, which have made it harder to stay on top of things.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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David T

Parent Jun 15, 2020

5.0

"A great place for kids to grow"

I have fond memories of my children's time at St Mary's. The school's focus on values and wellbeing has had a lasting impact on their development. The facilities are excellent and the teachers are dedicated to providing a high-quality education.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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