Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School
Abingdon, OX14 3EE · Oxfordshire · primary school
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118th 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 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with its last inspection in 2024. In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, also equal to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Cinema Club and School Disco, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 80 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the Cinema Club?
What Ofsted said about Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School
Overview
Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School is described as an "extremely happy school" where pupils behave "impeccably" and are "keen to learn." The inspection found that the school is led with "clear direction and moral purpose," fostering a culture of harmony where older pupils act as "superb role models" for younger children.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent table manners" and take "enormous pride" in their school, contributing to seamless daily routines.
- The curriculum is "ambitious," with particular success in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through precise identification of needs.
- A revamped phonics programme is "serving pupils very well," supported by skilled staff and reading volunteers.
- Teachers show "passion and knowledge," ensuring regular practice of previous content to sharpen pupils' recall, particularly in mathematics.
- High-quality enrichment opportunities, such as Community Week, help develop pupils' "curiosity, courage and compassion."
Areas to improve
- Ensure reading books "fully align with the sounds they know" to improve reading fluency, as current mismatches slow progress.
- Strengthen checks on the impact of the quality of education, as leaders and governors are not always clear on how effectively the curriculum is implemented across all age groups.
- Continue training to enable leaders and governors to fulfil their oversight roles with "greater impact."
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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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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