Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bicester, OX26 1UN · Oxfordshire · primary school
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100th 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 2,720 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 5.6/10 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) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The school achieved a higher standard for 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School, Art and Drama clubs, alongside Cross Country, Football, Athletics, and Gymnastics. They also enter the Dancing Schools UK Competition and Cheer/Dance Festival. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the after-school club integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils are described as "happy and confident," thriving in a "calm, orderly environment" where they model values such as "hope, compassion, respect, humility, resilience and integrity." Leaders have developed "clear, sequenced, well-planned curriculums" that prepare pupils well for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- Leaders provide "thoughtful trips and visits" which enhance learning, such as visits to the Black Country Living Museum.
- Staff are "very confident" in mathematics, using training effectively to support pupils’ understanding and vocabulary.
- Most pupils read well, supported by a new phonics scheme and "rich, engaging texts" that help weave the curriculum together.
- Staff have "high expectations" for behaviour, with pupils playing in "cooperative and kind ways" and understanding school rules.
- Leaders engage well with staff, fostering a positive team ethos where everyone is "willing to invest" and help one another.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should implement the new phonics scheme consistently, ensuring reading books are matched to the sounds pupils have learned to develop fluency and accuracy.
- Leaders should ensure provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is developed further so that it matches pupils’ needs more precisely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "culture of vigilance" where leaders respond swiftly and staff are well trained to identify risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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