Fritwell Church of England Primary School
Bicester, OX27 7PX · Oxfordshire · primary school
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70th 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 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 62% | 5.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fritwell Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dance, gymnastics, athletics, outdoor and adventurous pursuits, swimming, and sports festivals, alongside an arts week. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 154 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 aiming for the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the outdoor and adventurous pursuits programme? How does the after-school club structure its daily sessions?
What Ofsted said about Fritwell Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy” and “kept safe” in a school where staff maintain “high expectations” and robust systems for behaviour. The curriculum is logically organised to support mixed-age classes, with teachers adapting lessons effectively for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, the report notes that the curriculum is still embedding following the school’s recent conversion to an academy, requiring further refinement to ensure content is delivered at the right time.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “exceptional,” with a “calm, focused and respectful atmosphere” where learning is the priority.
- Teachers are “knowledgeable” and “carefully adapt teaching” to enable all pupils to access learning within mixed-year groups.
- Early reading is a key priority, with phonics taught consistently and books “closely matched to the sounds pupils know.”
- Pupils demonstrate “maturity” and take on leadership responsibilities, helping to prepare them for “life in modern Britain.”
- Staff are “overwhelmingly positive” about the support they receive regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not yet “firmly embedded,” as only the first year of the two-year cycle has been taught; further refinement is needed for mixed-age classes.
- Strategic oversight is “still developing,” meaning leaders are not always seeing “the big picture” and work to address weaknesses is not as sharply focused as it could be.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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