Charlbury Primary School
, OX7 3TX · Oxfordshire · primary school
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142nd 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 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| 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.
Charlbury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Little Wild Things trips, as well as the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Little Wild Things trips? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Charlbury Primary School
Overview
Charlbury Primary School is described as a "caring and vibrant" institution where pupils feel valued and are taught to treat others with "kindness and compassion." Leaders maintain a "highly ambitious" vision, ensuring an "ambitious, purposeful curriculum" that inspires curiosity and creativity from the earliest stages of education. The school fosters a positive culture where staff feel well supported and pupils achieve well, preparing them effectively for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- Pupils behave "calmly and politely" and concentrate well, having been taught to recognise their emotions and manage anxiety.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced with "logical order," ensuring pupils build secure knowledge and technical vocabulary from Reception to Year 6.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and expertly adapt activities to support all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading is a high priority; pupils start phonics in Reception and are supported expertly if they struggle, creating a "positive and encouraging reading culture."
- Pupils develop into "kind and responsible citizens" through visits to local places of interest, after-school clubs, and discussions on diversity and British values.
Areas to improve
- Adults do not always systematically check pupils’ understanding, leading to knowledge gaps for some pupils who consequently "do not achieve as well as they could."
- The school should continue to support staff so that the use of ongoing assessment is "consistently effective" to ensure new learning is built on solid foundations.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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