Fir Tree Primary School
Wallingford, OX10 0NY · Oxfordshire · primary school
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138th 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 3,977 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| 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.
Fir Tree Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the current inspection rating reflect recent changes in teaching practice?
What Ofsted said about Fir Tree Primary School
Overview
Fir Tree Junior School continues to be a good school where pupils thrive in a "friendly, welcoming" environment. Leaders embed core values such as respect and perseverance, ensuring pupils behave well and show high levels of consideration for others. The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with clear sequences that help pupils make connections and remember learning effectively.
- Reading is a priority, with teachers using "carefully chosen, high-quality texts" and a structured phonics programme that allows early readers to learn quickly.
- Pupils enjoy enriching experiences, including "weekly forest school and gardening sessions," purposeful trips, and learning musical instruments.
- Staff and parents report that senior leaders are "approachable and communicate well," supporting staff workload management effectively.
- Bullying is not tolerated, and adults deal with rare incidents "quickly and effectively."
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ subject knowledge is "not consistently strong across the whole curriculum," meaning pupils do not always learn as well as they could in some subjects.
- Leaders need to strengthen teachers’ "pedagogical content knowledge" to ensure pupils learn and remember the intended curriculum consistently.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" and clear systems to identify and support pupils at risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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