Chalgrove Community Primary School
Oxford, OX44 7ST · Oxfordshire · primary school
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185th 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 3,977 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chalgrove Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Dance, Singing, Ignite Sports, Hockey: Oxford Hawks, Gymnastics, Italian Club, and Yoga. Arts and music options include Cooking, Rocksteady Music School, Music Performance in Bands, and Piano Lessons. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in literacy? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure they do not conflict with core learning time?
What Ofsted said about Chalgrove Community Primary School
Overview
Chalgrove Community Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils love their school, describing staff as ‘brilliant’ for encouraging ambition and supporting both academic and social goals. The school is aspirational for all, with pupils achieving well and demonstrating commendable behaviour.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with staff delivering phonics well and ensuring pupils acquire reading skills quickly through matched texts and careful monitoring.
- The curriculum is well designed with a logical order, and staff typically possess strong subject knowledge, explaining ideas thoughtfully.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive due to skilful adaptations and prompt identification of needs.
- Behaviour is commendable, with pupils reflecting values of being ‘ready to learn, respectful and responsible’ and attending school regularly.
- Leaders and governors are tenacious in their ambition, providing effective support while managing staff workload and well-being successfully.
Areas to improve
- Tasks in wider curriculum subjects are not always designed precisely enough to help pupils reinforce and retain key information long-term.
- There is inconsistency in how effectively staff check for secure understanding in wider curriculum subjects, meaning some gaps in learning are not addressed swiftly.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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