Cressex Community School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Address | Holmers Lane, HP12 4QA |
| School Website | www.cressex.org |
| Telephone | 1494437729 |
| URN | 110500 |
School Census
| Total | 762 |
| Girls/Boys | 399/363 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.4%/47.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 62.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 210 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 03/07/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/07/2014 | Good |
| 02/10/2012 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/07/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 27 February 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 08 January 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 01 May 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 03 July 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 October 2012 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 31 March 2011 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 March 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 05 February 2008 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 January 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 15 October 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 3.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | 0.51 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | 9% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.74 |
| Progress 8 | 0.4 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.75 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 455 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 100 |
| Total Offers Made | 145 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.71% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 437 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 69 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.53% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 416 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 105 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 100 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.49% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 449 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 86 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 41 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 458 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 141 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 93 |
| second preference offers | 39 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.57% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 428 |
| As first preference | 162 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 103 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 354 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 283 |
| As first preference | 99 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 90 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 276 |
| As first preference | 101 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 142 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 255 |
| As first preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 152 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 88 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 202 |
| As first preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 38% |
| no | 62% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 60.9% |
| white british ethnic origin | 16.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 63.9% |
| white british ethnic origin | 14.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Chepping View Primary Academy
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cressex Road, , HP12 4PR
Chiltern Wood School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Verney Avenue, , HP12 3NE