Hornton Primary School
Banbury, OX15 6BZ · Oxfordshire · primary school
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67th 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 2,720 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 6.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hornton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Parkrun and fencing, attend Forest School trips, and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 109 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 Forest School trip integrate with the daily curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Hornton Primary School
Overview
Hornton Primary School is described as a “charming village school” where pupils are “proud” and behave well within a “friendly and caring environment.” The report highlights that pupils achieve well across the curriculum, supported by a “broad and highly ambitious” curriculum and strong leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils develop in an “exceptional” personal development curriculum, learning to keep themselves safe and valuing diversity.
- The curriculum is “coherent,” with precise knowledge and skills organised so that pupils’ understanding “builds over time.”
- Reading is “prioritised” from Reception, with phonics taught well and struggling readers receiving swift support.
- Staff confidently meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through “bespoke plans.”
- Leaders and governors are “highly ambitious,” ensuring staff receive effective training and maintaining clear communication with parents.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers lack the “secure teaching knowledge” needed to implement the curriculum consistently, leading to occasional gaps in pupils’ learning.
- At times, pupils would benefit from “clearer instructions and guidance” when learning new knowledge and skills.
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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