Bledington Primary School
Chipping Norton, OX7 6US · Gloucestershire · primary school
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113rd of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 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 4,088 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bledington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, 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 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Forest School club and a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 81 pupils against a stated capacity of 103. 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 who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Bledington Primary School
Overview
Bledington Primary School is judged ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a change from its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating under an older framework. The report describes a school where pupils are proud to attend, feeling valued and supported in a community that encourages them to ‘enjoy, engage and challenge’. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils achieve well, though specific improvements are required in mathematics assessment and writing standards.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘kind and caring’ behaviour, with leaders maintaining high expectations that pupils consistently meet.
- Early reading is strong, with staff well-trained in phonics and providing ‘prompt support’ for those needing extra help.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and carefully sequenced, allowing pupils’ knowledge to build effectively from early years to Year 6.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included in all activities and receive effective support.
- Leaders foster a positive environment, including a ‘language-rich’ early years setting and strong community links.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all subject leaders, particularly in mathematics, regularly evaluate curriculum implementation to refine teaching and assessment.
- Staff need to raise expectations for pupils’ writing, ensuring accurate letter formation, grammar, and punctuation are developed consistently across all year groups.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify abuse indicators and pupils taught about safety issues such as online and road safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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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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