Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School
Bampton, OX18 2DU · Oxfordshire · primary school
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22nd of 230 primary schools in Oxfordshire we can score, 244 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.7/10 against 3,547 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse backgrounds of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School
Overview
Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils thrive and feel happy and safe. Leaders maintain high aspirations for learning, fostering an environment where students are ‘ASTONishing learners’ who are aspirational, tenacious, and hardworking. The school benefits from strong parental support and an extensive enrichment programme that allows children to develop their talents.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious across most subjects, with clear essential knowledge set out from Nursery Year to lay firm foundations for life-long learning.
- Reading is a school priority; staff are well trained in systematic phonics, enabling younger pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to become confident and fluent readers.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are well supported, with teachers carefully adapting the curriculum to meet their needs so they make effective gains.
- Pupils enjoy a strong provision for broader development, including effective personal, social, health and economic education and a rolling programme of enrichment weeks.
- Staff are positive about the school, appreciating leaders’ efforts to ensure workload and well-being are considered.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified how and when key knowledge needs to be delivered, meaning pupils do not always fully develop their understanding securely.
- In a minority of subjects, teachers do not check what pupils already know and remember, so staff do not always know how well pupils know important content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture across the school where staff access high-quality training and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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