Kingham Primary School
Kingham, OX7 6YD · Oxfordshire · primary school
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13th 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 — 9.2/10 against 2,118 of them, against 9.5/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
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 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 2, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the last inspection was in 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main school day for families needing extended care?
What Ofsted said about Kingham Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “thriving in this vibrant school” with “excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning.” The report highlights an “ambitious and well-considered curriculum” that inspires pupils, resulting in “very high” achievement at the end of key stage 2. While early years provision is “Outstanding,” the report notes that exceptional achievement is not yet evident across the breadth of the school.
Strengths
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with staff skilfully developing communication skills and quickly identifying additional needs.
- Pupils’ personal development is “exceptional,” underpinned by values such as “kindness, tolerance and honesty.”
- There are “extensive enrichment opportunities,” including music, sports, and gardening, allowing all pupils to “shine.”
- Older pupils act as “mature and responsible role models,” supporting younger children through leadership roles.
- Staff plan “interesting activities that engage pupils” and make sensible adaptations for those with special educational needs.
Areas to improve
- The school must “iron out any inconsistencies” in support for key stage 1 pupils who have fallen behind in reading to prevent them falling further behind.
- Record-keeping and strategic analysis of some aspects of work are “not sufficiently robust,” limiting leaders’ ability to identify trends.
- Inconsistencies in support are reflected in “weak handwriting,” particularly among pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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