Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School
Watlington, OX49 5SU · Oxfordshire · primary school
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211st 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,905 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 0.9/10 nationally. 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.33 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 0.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening, Art, Science, Chess, Dance, and Eco Warriors clubs, alongside TTRS and Wellbeing sessions. Sports include football, netball, rugby, tennis, running, and multi-sports games, while arts offer choir and circus skills. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 40.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve attainment in the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School
Overview
Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where "every child is known and believed in." The report highlights a positive culture of "growing together," with pupils who are happy, well-behaved, and engaged in diverse activities such as outdoor learning and charity work.
Strengths
- Pupils display impressive manners and inclusivity, stating it "does not matter if a person looks different" and actively welcoming others.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, supported by an "exceptional culture" where adults care for every child and concerns are communicated immediately.
- The newly introduced phonics programme brings "greater consistency" to reading instruction, with effective one-to-one support for those needing extra practice.
- Communication with families regarding special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "excellent," involving parents from the start in a true partnership.
- Governors have streamlined their focus to offer "greater challenge" and ask the right questions, moving away from seeing the school through "rose-coloured glasses."
Areas to improve
- Teachers are not always clear on how to implement the curriculum using evidence-based approaches, meaning pupils do not always learn knowledge securely in some subjects.
- Assessment methods are imprecise and create unnecessary workload, relying on "generic judgements" rather than checking if pupils remember key component knowledge.
- The connection between early years content and Key Stage 1 teaching needs sharpening, and staff sometimes fail to refocus distracted children quickly enough.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders have meticulously risk-assessed the unique site design to ensure everyone is kept safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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