Edith Moorhouse Primary School
Carterton, OX18 3HP · Oxfordshire · primary school
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189th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Edith Moorhouse Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a military children's club, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 336 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
Since the results for the higher standard are below the national median, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for those top grades? How does the military children's club integrate with the wider school community?
What Ofsted said about Edith Moorhouse Primary School
Overview
Edith Moorhouse Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as ‘very happy’ and feel secure within a ‘loving’ and ‘caring’ community where they behave well and respect one another. The school fosters strong, positive relationships between staff and pupils, ensuring children feel valued and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve increasingly well in core subjects, particularly reading, writing, and mathematics, with a strengthened curriculum that precisely identifies skills and knowledge.
- Early years provision is ‘vibrant and engaging’, with staff who know children well and provide personalised support to prepare them for Year 1.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them to learn, achieve, and work independently.
- The school has a distinct, positive behaviour approach that helps pupils take ownership of their conduct, with bespoke support available for those finding it difficult.
- Governors and leaders work together effectively, with staff reporting pride in their work and positive steps taken to manage well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the planned curriculum is variable in some subjects, meaning pupils do not recall prior learning as well as they should.
- The school must ensure teaching approaches match the curriculum intent to secure necessary knowledge and skills across all subjects, not just core ones.
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 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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