Leafield Church of England Primary School
Witney, OX29 9NP · Oxfordshire · primary school
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28th 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 — 9.0/10 against 4,240 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leafield Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0%, 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 (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Street Dance, Tennis, BounceFit, Yoga, Swimming, and music tutoring, alongside a residential OAA trip and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 78 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential OAA trip? How is the after-school club structured for children who need wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Leafield Church of England Primary School
Overview
Leafield Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school with a “positive culture” where pupils are “happy and enjoy coming to this school.” Leaders have successfully maintained high standards during a period of staff change, ensuring that the school continues to deliver a high-quality education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and well structured,” with knowledge that is “well sequenced” to help pupils build on existing understanding.
- Staff have “high expectations for pupils’ learning” and provide “skilful support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is a priority; pupils “quickly become confident readers” through a “well-sequenced” phonics system and access to a “varied reading curriculum.”
- Pupils develop a “deep interest in the natural world” and understand their role as responsible citizens, including knowledge of “healthy and unhealthy relationships.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with staff providing clear guidance on staying safe online and in the community.
Areas to improve
- In “a small number of subjects,” teachers lack “sufficient subject knowledge” to deliver the curriculum as intended, meaning new learning does not always build effectively on what pupils already know.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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