Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School
Banbury, OX17 3NH · Oxfordshire · primary school
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166th 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 3,353 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christopher Rawlins Church of England 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 260 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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
With 40 places currently vacant, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made to support pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in maths?
What Ofsted said about Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School
Overview
Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, having emerged from a turbulent period with "renewed strength." The inspection confirms that leaders are "single-minded" in their focus on pupil benefit, resulting in a "positive, happy and settled atmosphere" where expectations have been reset to embed a culture conducive to learning.
Strengths
- Parents describe the school as being ‘worlds apart’ from the recent past, praising the ‘kindness, but with clear boundaries and expectations’.
- Most pupils read well by the end of key stage 2, supported by "precise" phonics teaching and "meticulous assessments".
- The curriculum has been redesigned to build learning from early years through to Year 6, with "sensible adaptations" for mixed-age classes.
- Pupils feel safe and secure, knowing they can turn to any adult for help, and are taught to treat everyone equally and with respect.
- Teaching is mostly "engaging and accurate", with a strong focus on ensuring pupils can explain their thinking in mathematics.
Areas to improve
- The school should keep a close eye on teaching and the quality of pupils’ writing, as standards at the end of key stage 2 are not as strong as in reading and mathematics.
- The school must implement plans to monitor provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) carefully, as training is not yet embedded and the desired impact on learning for some of these pupils has not been fully realised.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 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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