Fringford Church of England Primary School
Bicester, OX27 8DY · Oxfordshire · primary school
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101st 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 4,223 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fringford Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Nature Club, School Council, Eco Committee, Wellbeing Ambassadors, and House Captains. Sports include the Daily Mile, Bikeability, and Young Sports Leaders. Arts and music are supported by iRock Music School, the Oxfordshire Music Service, and Charanga. Trips include a PGL Residential Visit and Forest School.
Getting in
The published school roll is 82 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Fringford Church of England Primary School
Overview
Fringford Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and feel safe due to strong relationships with staff. Leaders have structured the curriculum carefully, ensuring new knowledge builds on previous learning, which helps pupils achieve well across most subjects. However, the report notes that teaching is not always sufficiently ambitious, preventing some pupils from reaching their full potential.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, with no learning time lost due to poor behaviour, and incidents are dealt with effectively.
- Reading is a top priority; phonics is taught well from the start, helping pupils become confident and fluent readers.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access the full breadth of the curriculum.
- Staff are well supported by leaders regarding their well-being and workload, creating a positive working environment.
- Pupils develop leadership and organisational skills through roles in the school council and eco-council.
Areas to improve
- Teachers sometimes set work that is not ambitious or demanding enough, meaning pupils do not always learn as well as they could.
- Leaders need to ensure teachers have stronger subject knowledge to deliver the planned curriculum to a consistently high standard.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is a high priority and staff being vigilant and well-trained to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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