Kidmore End Church of England Primary School
Reading, RG4 9AU · Oxfordshire · primary school
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146th 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 3,159 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% 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 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Multi-Skills, Gymnastics, Fun Fitness Games, Netball, Choir, Breakdance Club, Ball-Skills, and Athletics clubs, with a breakfast club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 151 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Kidmore End Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils have a "strong sense of belonging" and feel "safe and happy" within a "very positive and nurturing school culture." Leaders provide effective support, and the curriculum is ambitious, with particular success in early reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and respectful," demonstrating "thoughtful and courteous" conduct that supports their well-being.
- Phonics teaching is effective, with staff using systems to ensure pupils who fall behind receive support to "catch up."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well" due to close collaboration with specialists and adapted curriculum.
- Staff workload is managed effectively, and the school engages positively with parents who feel "confident that my children’s needs are being met."
- Pupils develop confidence through leadership roles, such as school council elections and drama productions.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff lack the necessary subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum fully effectively, meaning "pupils do not always achieve as well as they could."
- The school does not identify the specific needs of some pupils with SEND "as quickly as possible," delaying the additional support they require.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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