Brailes Church of England Primary School
Banbury, OX15 5AP · Warwickshire · primary school
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68th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 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 4,199 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| 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.
Brailes Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% 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 January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Junior Duke club and participate in tennis, hockey, netball, dodgeball, girls’ and boys’ football, and fencing. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 114 pupils against a stated capacity of 135. 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Junior Duke programme?
What Ofsted said about Brailes Church of England Primary School
Overview
Brailes Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils focus intently on their learning, enjoy working together, and feel happy and safe. Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering an environment where children are encouraged to ‘shine as a light’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and clearly sets out what pupils will learn, with meaningful connections between subjects that deepen understanding.
- Teaching reading is an absolute priority, with effective early identification of needs and well-trained staff ensuring children catch up and keep up.
- Pupils behave well, demonstrate respect and tolerance, and take on responsibilities such as acting as reading buddies and school councillors.
- Staff work collaboratively, feel valued, and make suitable adaptations to support pupils with SEND to succeed alongside their peers.
- Attendance is high, supported by close work with families to ensure regular and punctual attendance.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school is at an earlier stage in identifying essential vocabulary, meaning pupils do not build subject-specific knowledge as securely.
- The school should ensure teachers model essential vocabulary so pupils can share their understanding with precision and clarity.
Safeguarding
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 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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