Lewknor Church of England Primary School
Watlington, OX49 5TH · Oxfordshire · primary school
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199th 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 3,672 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lewknor Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 74 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Lewknor Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive in a nurturing environment characterised by strong community support and high expectations for learning and behaviour. The school is judged ‘Good’ across all key inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘kind and respectful’ behaviour and enjoy lessons, working hard to achieve well.
- The curriculum is well-designed to fit pupils’ needs, with a thorough early years provision ensuring a ‘smooth start to school life’.
- A new phonics approach is effective, helping most pupils become ‘fluent and confident readers’.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils developing a strong understanding of British values and diversity through enrichment opportunities.
- Relationships between staff and pupils are ‘warm and respectful’, underpinned by a nurturing ethos.
Areas to improve
- The school must continue to develop and embed curriculum changes to address ‘variability in how well these subjects are taught’, particularly in the wider curriculum.
- Leaders must prioritise assessing the impact of these changes on disadvantaged pupils.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) requires further refinement to ensure adaptations are ‘widely known, shared or evaluated by staff’.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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