Enstone Primary School
Chipping Norton, OX7 4LP · Oxfordshire · primary school
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31st 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 — 9.0/10 against 4,208 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.37 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Enstone Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 22.0% of pupils, 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 (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, rugby, netball, tennis, rounders, cricket, gymnastics and swimming. Art activities include water colour, ink and acrylic paint workshops, weaving willow to create flower sculptures, and displaying clay sculptures at Kingham Sculpture.
Getting in
The published school roll is 81 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Enstone Primary School
Overview
Enstone Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a close-knit community where pupils display "impeccable manners" and feel safe. Leaders promote a broad curriculum with a strong emphasis on music, sports, and environmental awareness, ensuring pupils are "staunch defenders of our world."
Strengths
- Pupils are "knowledgeable about global issues" and actively engage in outdoor learning and ecological initiatives.
- The curriculum is carefully mapped across mixed-aged classes to prevent repetition and embed key concepts firmly in pupils' memories.
- Reading is given high prominence, with pupils reading an "ambitious range of books" and older students demonstrating confidence.
- Staff have "high aspirations" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing well-matched interventions.
- Governors are described as "champions of this school," working closely with leaders to maintain high standards and support staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum "fully sequences the planned knowledge from the start of Nursery" so children are adequately prepared for Reception.
- Leaders need to strengthen staff’s pedagogical expertise to ensure teachers consistently select activities that help pupils practise and apply the right knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff taking time to know pupils and families, allowing leaders to act swiftly on concerns and make quick referrals to other agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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