Great Tew County Primary School
Chipping Norton, OX7 4DB · Oxfordshire · primary school
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17th 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 1,256 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3/10 among them, against 9.1/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Tew County Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3 out of 10 among them, against 9.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school manage transitions for children moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Great Tew County Primary School
Overview
Great Tew County Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as proud, polite, and well-behaved, thriving in a nurturing environment with high expectations. The school provides an ambitious curriculum and a diverse range of opportunities that support pupils’ academic and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils embody a culture of kindness and are supported to become "confident and articulate learners."
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and present information clearly, checking understanding to clarify misconceptions.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with a "consistent and effective approach to the teaching of phonics" and timely support for those needing help.
- The school acts swiftly to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access the full curriculum.
- Staff ensure pupils understand citizenship, diversity, and safety, preparing them well for "living in modern Britain."
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, learning tasks do not always support pupils sufficiently to remember specific knowledge securely, meaning some do not achieve as well as they could in deepening their understanding.
- The school should ensure work set consistently supports all pupils to develop and deepen what they already know and can do.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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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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