Five Acres Primary School
Bicester, OX25 2SN · Oxfordshire · primary school
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159th 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 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 41% | 0.52 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 26% | 1.68 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Five Acres Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming lessons, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 315 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 literacy? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the current class size impact individual attention during lessons?
What Ofsted said about Five Acres Primary School
Overview
Five Acres Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "welcoming and supportive school community" where pupils are "friendly, inclusive and keen to learn." Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering responsible citizens who demonstrate care for their world and each other.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a broad curriculum with "memorable experiences," particularly in subjects like mathematics and computing where learning is "logically ordered."
- There is an "infectious enthusiasm" for reading among staff and pupils, supported by a carefully sequenced curriculum that promotes strong comprehension.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils showing a "good understanding of British values" and respect for differences between faiths and people.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can "learn alongside their peers."
- Governors provide "wise and skilled support," and leaders ensure staff have time to manage workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure books pupils read are "precisely matched to their phonic knowledge" so all pupils achieve as well as they can in reading.
- The curriculum in some subjects is "not sufficiently detailed," meaning leaders must ensure planning includes enough detail to support progressive and coherent lessons.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with detailed records, strong communication between staff, and a purposeful relationship with other agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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