Ducklington Primary School
Witney, OX29 7US · Oxfordshire · primary school
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174th 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 4,103 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ducklington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 pupils against a stated capacity of 249. 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 specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in reading? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Ducklington Primary School
Overview
Ducklington Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where pupils are proud of their learning. The report highlights a calm and friendly atmosphere, with staff providing thoughtful pastoral care and ensuring that individual needs are carefully identified and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy lessons that are ‘hard, but not too hard’, ensuring learning is challenging, focused, and productive.
- Teachers are highly knowledgeable and skilfully link back to prior knowledge, helping pupils think deeply and apply learning to new concepts.
- The school prioritises reading, with early phonics instruction and targeted support for those finding it difficult, alongside initiatives to foster a love of reading in older pupils.
- Pupils feel safe and supported, demonstrating courteous behaviour and a keen understanding of the school’s values.
- Children in the early years benefit from activities that strengthen fine-motor skills, communication, and social development.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not yet precisely set out the detail and sequence of knowledge pupils need to learn, meaning knowledge does not always build sequentially. Leaders must ensure the curriculum in all subjects specifically sets out the knowledge pupils need to learn and when.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff viewing it as a central part of their role and maintaining systematic record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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