Beckley Church of England Primary School
Oxford, OX3 9UT · Oxfordshire · primary school
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151st 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 4,236 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Beckley Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 66 pupils against a stated capacity of 157. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Beckley Church of England Primary School
Overview
Beckley Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Leaders have created a welcoming environment where pupils are ‘well-rounded, thoughtful and kind’, fostering strong relationships based on kindness, courage, and responsibility. The school offers an ambitious curriculum with hands-on experiences that motivate pupils and support their personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy, with clear systems in place to handle rare instances of unkind behaviour.
- The refreshed curriculum is broad and engaging, with a clear sequence of learning in most subjects that helps pupils build knowledge systematically.
- Teachers in subjects like mathematics and computing effectively check understanding, promptly addressing knowledge gaps to support all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Early years provision is strong, with high-quality interactions helping children develop language confidently and a well-structured phonics approach supporting early reading.
- Leaders prioritise reading and personal development, offering many opportunities for pupils to contribute to school life and participate in clubs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify the precise knowledge pupils need to learn in a few subjects where sequencing is not yet clear enough.
- In foundation subjects, leaders need to develop an effective approach to checking prior knowledge at the start of units to identify and address gaps before introducing new content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving thorough training and working closely with other agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
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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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