Hanwell Fields Community School
Banbury, OX16 1ER · Oxfordshire · primary school
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222nd 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 4,107 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 62% | 1.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hanwell Fields Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Drama Academy, art club, Burnet News, and Sports Academy, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 454 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the Drama Academy and Sports Academy integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Hanwell Fields Community School
Overview
Pupils thrive in this nurturing school where “compassion and kindness are at the heart of the school community.” The inspection highlights a curriculum that builds ambitiously from Nursery to Year 6, with staff demonstrating strong subject knowledge and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders are described as methodical in their approach to continual improvements, ensuring the school goes “from strength-to-strength.”
Strengths
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils developing into “responsible and confident young people” through an excellent programme of enrichment and wider development.
- Early years provision is Outstanding; staff expertly model new language, helping children develop an “impressive understanding of the world around them” and excel socially and academically.
- Reading is woven into school life, with phonics taught expertly so pupils become “fluent readers quickly” and targeted interventions help those falling behind catch up rapidly.
- Behaviour and attitudes are Good, with pupils habitually behaving with kindness and respect, reinforced by pupil leaders and a well-designed outdoor learning programme.
Areas to improve
- Staff should ensure they “consistently and systematically check what pupils have understood” during whole-class explanations, as currently some misunderstandings are missed when only the most confident pupils respond.
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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