Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)
Oxford, OX2 9PQ · Oxfordshire · primary school
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84th 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 2,551 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for guitars, chess, environmental studies and life skills. Sports include football, tag rugby, netball, basketball, Danish longball, Kwik cricket, short tennis and athletics. Arts Week and the County Art Exhibition feature in the calendar, alongside a Year 6 residential visit to Woodlands in Wales. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 209. 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 maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the breakfast club? How does the school prepare Year 6 pupils for their residential trip?
What Ofsted said about Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)
Overview
Cumnor Church of England School is confirmed as a ‘good school’ following an ungraded inspection. The report describes a ‘welcoming and caring’ environment where pupils enjoy strong relationships with staff and feel safe. Leaders have developed an ‘interesting and ambitious curriculum’ that supports personal development and high attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from ‘warm and supportive relationships’ with staff, resulting in good behaviour and rare bullying.
- The curriculum is ‘well sequenced’ in most subjects, with staff ensuring pupils ‘revisit and recap knowledge’ to aid long-term retention.
- Reading is a high priority; phonics is taught well, and pupils demonstrate a genuine ‘love of reading’.
- Personal development is a ‘real strength’, with pupils engaging in outdoor learning, clubs, and leadership roles that build a ‘strong sense of community’.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders being ‘considerate of staff workload and well-being’.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘minority of subjects’, leaders have not identified ‘precisely what subject content and vocabulary pupils need to learn and in what order’.
- Leaders should clarify what knowledge and vocabulary needs to be prioritised and establish exactly when this should be taught and recapped to support deeper understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders establishing a ‘culture of vigilance’ and thorough record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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