Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy
Banbury, OX17 2JA · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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107th of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 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 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 8.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.01 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 8.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The same 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the school choir and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 bridge the gap between current attainment and national expectations? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the choir integrate into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy
Overview
Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes a happy school where staff know pupils well, and pupils feel safe, proud, and well prepared for secondary school. Leaders have decisively addressed all weaknesses identified previously, ensuring high expectations and strong support for every child.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well behaved and respectful," with staff setting a good example and fostering a caring ethos where "everyone gets on together."
- The curriculum for reading is "planned and delivered well," with children becoming "fluent, enthusiastic readers" through effective phonics teaching and matched books.
- Mathematics teaching helps pupils build "quick recall of number facts," enabling them to "reason mathematically and to solve problems with confidence."
- The school successfully identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are "included in lessons" and achieve the best outcomes.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils taught effectively about relationships, online safety, and mental well-being, supported by "high quality" pastoral care.
Areas to improve
- The school’s approach to checking what pupils know and remember is "inconsistent, particularly in the foundation subjects," meaning gaps in learning and misconceptions are not routinely identified.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 8% |
| 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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