Hook Norton Church of England Primary School
Banbury, OX15 5JS · Oxfordshire · primary school
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106th 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 4,242 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.3/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hook Norton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Choir and Get Active Club, learn piano, guitar, woodwind, and ocarinas, and perform in the Young Voices choir, Christmas Nativity, and Song and dance extravaganza. Trips include Weston Super Mare and Resorts World Arena, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 271 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in reading?
What Ofsted said about Hook Norton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Hook Norton Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "vibrant and welcoming community" where pupils are happy and feel safe. The report highlights strong relationships, high expectations for behaviour, and effective teaching that helps pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with teachers who present information clearly using subject-specific language.
- Children get off to a "flying start" in Nursery and Reception, enjoying a learning environment "rich with language and learning opportunities".
- Leaders have a "robust system" to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to learn alongside classmates.
- The school develops pupils’ character "extremely well," fostering confident ambassadors through leadership roles, clubs, and residential trips.
- Governors provide "important support and challenge" to help leaders achieve ambitious goals and ensure strategic plans are working.
Areas to improve
- In a "very small number of foundation subjects," the curriculum lacks precise, logical sequencing, meaning misconceptions are sometimes missed.
- Some safeguarding and behaviour records are "not fully detailed," preventing relevant information from being linked together as coherently as it could be.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to recognise signs of harm and leaders diligently following up concerns, though minor record-keeping inaccuracies are being corrected.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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