Bloxham Church of England Primary School
Banbury, OX15 4HP · Oxfordshire · primary school
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205th 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 3,927 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bloxham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Magical Maths, Karate, and HayJack Drama, alongside sports like Golf and American Football. Arts provision covers piano, choir, and drumming. Trips include Year 4 and Year 6 residencies, a visit to the Gogs, and a trip to Holdenby House.
Getting in
The published school roll is 320 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the Forest Club?
What Ofsted said about Bloxham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils “love coming to school” and feel “safe, cared for and ready to learn” within a highly inclusive environment. While early years provision is “Good” and personal development is a strength, the quality of education “Requires improvement” because pupils “do not learn as well as they should” in many subjects.
Strengths
- Early years provision is “Good”, with a curriculum “designed and sequenced well” that prepares children effectively for key stage 1.
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to learning”, are “highly respectful of each other”, and live out the school’s core values.
- Reading is “at the heart of the school’s curriculum”, with phonics taught well and staff swiftly identifying pupils needing extra support.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils developing “deep knowledge of online safety” and being “prepared well for life in modern Britain”.
- Staff are “proud to work at the school” and feel “valued and supported”, while governors have an “increasingly positive impact”.
Areas to improve
- The school must “finalise its curriculum to identify specifically what pupils should learn, and when” so that new knowledge is consistently connected to prior learning.
- Staff should “design and adapt activities appropriately” to ensure they focus on key knowledge and remove barriers for pupils with SEND.
- Clear systems must be established for staff to “check pupils’ knowledge” and address misconceptions systematically to prevent gaps in learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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