Freeland Church of England Primary School
Witney, OX29 8HX · Oxfordshire · primary school
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23rd 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 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4/10 among them, against 9.0/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Freeland Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 131 pupils against a stated capacity of 157. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Freeland Church of England Primary School
Overview
Freeland Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a friendly environment where pupils feel safe and relationships are warm. Leaders maintain high academic ambitions, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well through a broad and demanding curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are courteous, respectful, and behave very well, understanding school rules and responding to high expectations.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured in most subjects, with leaders carefully planning logical steps to build knowledge.
- Reading skills are prioritised effectively; a well-structured phonics programme helps pupils become confident and fluent readers.
- Staff possess good subject knowledge and present material clearly, ensuring pupils revisit and build on prior learning.
- Strong pastoral support fosters excellent relationships between staff, pupils, and families, with parents speaking highly of the care provided.
Areas to improve
- In a small minority of foundation subjects, leaders must outline the knowledge pupils should learn with greater depth and detail to ensure effective skill development.
- Leaders need to strengthen the consistency of safeguarding records, ensuring chronologies contain meticulous detail about how concerns are progressing.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and working well with outside agencies, though some records require more detailed information on the progress of reported concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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