Dr South's Church of England Primary School
Kidlington, OX5 2TQ · Oxfordshire · primary school
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15th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.3/10 against 4,132 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dr South's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend Forest School, receive music lessons, and perform in school plays. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 97 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 Forest School curriculum integrate with the main timetable? What specific musical instruments are taught in the lessons? How does the school support pupils transitioning from the breakfast club into the morning session?
What Ofsted said about Dr South's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Dr South’s Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a “strong, nurturing and supportive community” where pupils flourish within a “joyful ethos” that fosters collaboration and respect. Leaders and staff demonstrate high expectations, ensuring pupils feel safe, happy, and respected while achieving well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and sequenced carefully,” with teachers using secure subject knowledge to help pupils relate new learning to prior knowledge.
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” supported by a new library and immediate help for pupils falling behind, fostering a love of books from Nursery.
- Pupils display “impressive” behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, with routines embedded early that continue throughout the school.
- Staff are “skilful at adapting” the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to learn the same content as their classmates.
- The early years provide a “calm and happy environment” where children develop strong foundational skills in mathematics, fine motor control, and phonics.
Areas to improve
- The school must evaluate and strengthen how it checks pupils’ understanding of key knowledge, as this is “not yet consistent or embedded across the curriculum.”
- Leaders need greater clarity on how well pupils are deepening key knowledge in all subjects securely and consistently.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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