Finstock Church of England Primary School
Chipping Norton, OX7 3BN · Oxfordshire · primary school
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12th 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2022/23 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2022/23 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Finstock Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2024. In 2022/23, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 62%. For the higher standard, 14.0% of pupils achieved this, against a national median of 7%.
Getting in
The published school roll is 30 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
Since the inspection was in 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in literacy and numeracy?
What Ofsted said about Finstock Church of England Primary School
Overview
Finstock Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils receive an ‘excellent start to their education’ and are ‘exceptionally well equipped for continued success’. Leaders maintain ‘the highest ambition for every pupil’, resulting in a community where children thrive academically and personally.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly developed’ and ‘carefully mapped out’, ensuring pupils ‘routinely revisit key concepts’ to secure deep knowledge.
- Pupils behave ‘impeccably’ and demonstrate a ‘profound understanding of kindness and friendship’, viewing the school as ‘one big family’.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, with staff delivering phonics ‘precisely and with fidelity’ so pupils gain ‘secure phonics knowledge’.
- Children in early years receive a ‘tremendous start’, with staff skilfully developing language and ensuring children feel ‘safe and happy’.
- All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ‘thrive’ through effective support and a ‘wide range of enrichment opportunities’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
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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