Clanfield CofE Primary School
Bampton, OX18 2SP · Oxfordshire · primary school
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207th 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 3,383 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 1.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 41% | 0.48 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clanfield CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the iRock club, play football, swimming, netball, hockey, tennis, tag rugby, cross country or cricket, and learn woodwind, brass, guitar or piano. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 97 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes?
What Ofsted said about Clanfield CofE Primary School
Overview
Clanfield Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "harmonious place" where staff, pupils, and parents feel part of a "close-knit family." Following a period of turbulence, sweeping reforms have transformed the school, resulting in high levels of happiness and a curriculum that is "ambitious and interesting."
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and behave well, with bullying being a "rare occurrence" and disagreements resolved by trusted adults.
- The bespoke curriculum is well-sequenced, particularly in mathematics, where teachers ensure pupils understand concepts "securely."
- Staff are "very happy," feeling "listened to and valued," with a shared commitment to professional development.
- Governors "challenge leaders rigorously" about the quality of education and are determined to make the school the best it can be.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the same high ambition and support as all other children.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers set tasks focused on "having fun" rather than helping pupils build "detailed knowledge," requiring further development of subject and pedagogical content knowledge.
- Expectations for handwriting and presentation fall below national curriculum requirements, necessitating a "common approach" to teaching these skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders treating it as their "number one priority" and maintaining "consistent and well-embedded policies" alongside meticulous record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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