Launton Church of England Primary School
Bicester, OX26 5DP · Oxfordshire · primary school
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102nd 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 2,551 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0/10 among them, against 8.1/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Launton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join recorder club, choir, and instrumental lessons, alongside lunchtime games, cross country, and a girls' football tournament. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 136 pupils against a stated capacity of 164. 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 move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Launton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Launton Church of England Primary School is described as a "welcoming" and "highly inclusive" environment where pupils feel safe and build secure relationships with staff. However, the report states that "pupils’ learning does not yet meet these aspirations" because the curriculum lacks precision, leading to variable achievement and inconsistent knowledge retention across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are "safe and well cared for" and demonstrate strong values such as "kindness," "resilience," and "compassion."
- The school is "highly inclusive," with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) being "fully included in school life."
- Early reading is a priority; "phonics is taught and modelled well," and staff ensure all pupils access a "wide range of carefully chosen books."
- Pupils have a "strong moral compass," are "highly knowledgeable about online safety," and attend regularly.
- Staff and governors are "passionate and committed" and are "determined to develop the quality of education."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum must "set out clearly the knowledge that pupils need" so staff can systematically build understanding over time.
- Staff require training to "check for understanding" more carefully and adapt teaching to address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Early years provision needs improvement, particularly regarding "communication and language," to better prepare children for Year 1.
- Personal, social and health education lacks "sufficient coherence," meaning pupils do not build the breadth of wider knowledge they should.
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 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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