Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School
Wallingford, OX10 8EN · Oxfordshire · primary school
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69th 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 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Sing for Fun! Choir, Drama Club, Brass Lessons, and Rocksteady for flute and woodwind. Sports include swimming, Friday football, and girls' sports clubs. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard? How are the various music and drama clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School
Overview
Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School is rated ‘Good’ for overall effectiveness and all other inspection categories. Pupils enjoy learning in a calm, orderly environment where they feel safe and are treated with high respect. The school sets high expectations for achievement and behaviour, which are consistently met through skilled teaching and strong leadership.
Strengths
- The curriculum is now “well planned and sequenced in all subjects,” with staff supported to develop strong subject knowledge.
- Staff “skilfully teach and support pupils,” ensuring those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils access the full curriculum and achieve well.
- Early reading is a key priority; leaders ensure pupils “swiftly build fluency and confidence” and routinely correct themselves when misreading words.
- Personal development is promoted well through an “extensive range of opportunities,” including sports clubs, a pupil council, and debates on values and cultures.
- Leaders have a “clear vision” and provide high-quality training, resulting in staff who are positive about their well-being and workload support.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, such as science, the curriculum is relatively new and “not yet having the full impact on pupils’ learning that leaders intend.”
- The school should ensure that teaching “consistently supports pupils to learn the key knowledge and skills across the curriculum,” particularly where implementation is still being refined.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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