Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School
Checkendon, RG8 0SR · Oxfordshire · primary school
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85th 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7/10 among them, against 8.6/10 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) 2023/24 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 38.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. 38.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 6%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7 out of 10 among them, against 8.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 86 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the November 2025 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils achieve well, with outcomes in key stage 2 statutory tests above the national average. Leaders have established a "welcoming and inclusive community" with high expectations, though the inspection identifies specific areas requiring attention in early years provision and attendance analysis.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well overall, with a "notably high proportion" reaching the higher standard in key stage 2 tests.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff use effective phonics teaching and carefully chosen texts to build fluency and vocabulary.
- Staff provide sensitive, tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they "achieve success and can fully access the curriculum."
- Behaviour is excellent, with "positive relationships" at the heart of the school; bullying is rare and pupils are "supportive and kind."
- Leaders foster a strong sense of belonging, with a "family feel" that parents speak highly of.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen the early years curriculum, particularly the teaching of early writing, so children are "fully prepared for Year 1."
- Leaders need to maintain a "sharp focus on attendance" and strengthen strategic analysis to sustain recent improvements.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum needs further time to embed so pupils develop "detailed knowledge" of some topics.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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