Culworth Church of England Primary Academy
Banbury, OX17 2BB · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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135th of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 3,445 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Culworth Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join baking, making dens, arts & crafts, free play, making playdough, outdoor play, and film night clubs. Sports include yoga and swimming. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 109 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Culworth Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Culworth Church of England Primary Academy is a happy school where pupils feel safe and are ready to learn. The report describes a setting with high expectations, where staff are "hardworking and caring" and pupils achieve well across the curriculum. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school’s work.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well in "calm" lessons, allowing them to concentrate and develop positive relationships.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with a well-organised phonics programme helping pupils become fluent readers.
- Staff accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Children in the early years have a "positive start" to their education, enjoying well-planned activities that promote independence.
- The personal development programme broadens pupils’ horizons through visits, clubs, and learning about world religions.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ learning more rigorously in subjects other than early reading, English, and mathematics to ensure knowledge is secure.
- The school must ensure pupils gain a secure, age-appropriate understanding of fundamental British values, particularly democracy.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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