Horspath Church of England Primary School
Oxford, OX33 1RY · Oxfordshire · primary school
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121st 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 3,073 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horspath Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 141 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the published capacity?
What Ofsted said about Horspath Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Horspath Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a “friendly and happy” community where pupils are proud to attend and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning. Inspectors found that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with strong leadership and effective support for all pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “close community” where friendships extend across year groups, supported by older pupils acting as “role models by showing consideration and kindness.”
- The school maintains “high expectations for all pupils to achieve the best they can,” fostering a culture where success is championed through recognition events like “values champions and star workers.”
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and effectively break down complicated ideas, using demonstrations to support understanding, particularly in the early years.
- Reading is prioritised with strengthened phonics support, ensuring pupils struggling with early reading “catch up quickly.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” and pupils are taught to understand emotions and stay safe, including online.
Areas to improve
- The arrangement of important knowledge in some subjects does not yet support pupils in linking ideas over time, leading to gaps in understanding.
- Methods used to check pupils’ understanding in some subjects do not always identify insecure knowledge, allowing errors to persist.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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