Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Chipping Norton, OX7 5SA · Oxfordshire · primary school
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104th 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 3,647 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 112 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
Since the inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment to the national median? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Overview
Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "caring school where everyone is appreciated." Pupils are "happy, feel safe and enjoy coming to school," benefiting from a "well planned and ambitious" curriculum and high expectations from leaders.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well planned and ambitious," with staff who "explain concepts to pupils well" and use effective assessment methods like fluency checks.
- Reading is a clear priority; "nearly all pupils learn to read well" due to consistent early years teaching and well-trained staff in phonics.
- Pupils are "polite and respectful," contributing to a "calm and orderly" environment where bullying is dealt with swiftly.
- Leaders provide a "wide range of experiences," including trips, music lessons, and opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities like school council roles.
- Staff feel "supported and have opportunities for development," recognising the school’s "positive culture and vision."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not "defined clearly enough the key subject knowledge they want younger pupils to learn," meaning these children do not always learn as much as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust recruitment systems, regular staff training, and swift responses to concerns involving outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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