Brize Norton Primary School
Carterton, OX18 3PL · Oxfordshire · primary school
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145th 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 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brize Norton 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%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Skateboarding, Hockey, and Girls Football Clubs. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 132 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Brize Norton Primary School
Overview
Brize Norton Primary School is described as a "welcoming and inclusive" institution where pupils are "happy to attend" and maintain positive relationships with staff. The school operates under a strong ethos of mutual support, with leaders demonstrating "high expectations for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The school has developed an "ambitious curriculum" that is "well organised" and flows logically from Reception to Year 6.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum effectively in most subjects, such as mathematics and geography, ensuring learning "builds well year on year."
- Reading is a high priority, with staff delivering the phonics programme effectively and choosing texts that "inspire pupils to read."
- Pupils are "courteous, caring and respectful," with persistent absence having "considerably declined" due to effective attendance promotion.
- The school supports service families well and offers enriching extra-curricular activities like "forest school" and residential trips.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not yet fully embedded, meaning teachers do not always match tasks to the intended curriculum, hindering learning progression.
- Support for some pupils with SEND is not always effective, leading to an "over-reliance on adult support" or off-task behaviour because tasks are not matched to their needs.
- Opportunities to practise key phonic skills are not always maximised, meaning some pupils do not catch up as quickly as they could.
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 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
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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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