John Hampden Primary School
Thame, OX9 3HU · Oxfordshire · primary school
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32nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.6/10 against 4,240 of them, against 8.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
John Hampden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 23.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, gymnastics, netball, hockey, tag rugby, cricket, rounders, and athletics. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 451 pupils against a stated capacity of 418. 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 yet reached the expected standard? How are the various sports activities scheduled throughout the week?
What Ofsted said about John Hampden Primary School
Overview
Pupils “really enjoy attending this inclusive school” where they are “kind, considerate and polite.” The report highlights that the school’s provision for personal development is “exceptional,” with leaders fostering a strong sense of community and respect. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the curriculum is generally well-sequenced, though inconsistencies remain in a few subjects.
Strengths
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils learning to “respect and appreciate difference” and engaging in community fundraising.
- In “nearly all subjects,” leaders have “carefully sequenced the essential knowledge” so understanding builds over time.
- Staff provide “highly effective adaptations” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils “develop a love of reading,” supported by matched books and a curriculum that “challenge[s] and broaden[s] pupils’ understanding.”
- “Clear routines and expectations” create a “calm and purposeful learning environment” in the early years.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects, including art,” the key knowledge is “not as clear,” meaning pupils’ understanding is “not as secure.”
- Teachers’ checks in these subjects are “not as accurate,” and activities do not always build on prior learning, leaving gaps unnoticed.
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is “well thought through in all subjects” and that there is “the same rigour in teachers’ checks across all subjects.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a clear system to identify and manage concerns, and pupils actively promoting online safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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