Kirtlington Church of England Primary School
Oxford, OX5 3HL · Oxfordshire · primary school
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119th 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 1,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 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) 2023/24 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 38.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kirtlington Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. A further 38.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, Eco-Council, Playground Young Leaders, and School Sports Leaders, alongside Sports week and Forest School trips. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 102 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the Forest School trip integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Kirtlington Church of England Primary School
Overview
Kirtlington Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where "high expectations for what pupils will learn and experience are shared by the whole school community." Pupils "love coming to school," benefiting from a calm, orderly environment where bullying is rare and relationships are positive. The school offers an ambitious curriculum with strong emphasis on reading, music, and mathematics, ensuring pupils achieve well and feel safe.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well mannered and respectful," with "low-level disruption to learning" being rare.
- Reading is a clear priority; youngest children "become confident readers" and older pupils enjoy supporting younger ones as pupil librarians.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and carefully designed, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers use questioning effectively to check understanding and teach "precise vocabulary," helping pupils build subject knowledge in areas like music and mathematics.
- Pupils enjoy a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, such as the rock band, sports clubs, and performing in church.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always check what pupils know and can do, meaning they lack the information needed to inform future learning.
- The school has introduced many new initiatives recently but has not yet fully checked their impact on pupils’ learning.
- Practices for supporting pupils with SEND need more time to embed to ensure effective classroom support.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
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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