Goring Church of England Aided Primary School
Reading, RG8 0BG · Oxfordshire · primary school
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38th 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 8.3/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Choir and Orchestra, participate in cross country, netball, football, cricket, swimming, tennis and athletics, and perform in Nativity productions. Instrumental lessons include violin, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, cornet and trumpet. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 170 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do not reach the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Goring Church of England Aided Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. Pupils “thrive at this harmonious and happy school,” benefiting from a “rich, ambitious and well-designed curriculum” and “highly skilled” teachers. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with pupils feeling “safe, nurtured and secure” through caring relationships with staff.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-designed” with knowledge set out in a “logical order,” allowing pupils to build understanding on “strong foundations.”
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a “strength,” with staff expertly adapting teaching to help them “achieve exceptionally well.”
- Reading instruction is highly effective; the phonics programme ensures pupils become “confident and fluent readers” who speak with “enthusiasm” about stories.
- Early years provision offers a “strong start,” with a “bright and inviting” environment where children learn to share and explore creatively.
- Leadership is “highly effective,” ensuring staff well-being is considered and fostering a positive culture where parents feel “fortunate” their children attend.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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