Madley Brook Community Primary School
Witney, OX28 1AR · Oxfordshire · primary school
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92nd 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 3,708 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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) 2024/25 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.08 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Madley Brook Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Madley Brook Community Primary School
Overview
Madley Brook Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly and happy" environment where "kindness and thoughtfulness flow through all aspects of school life." Pupils are "confident learners" who behave well and feel safe, benefiting from a "broad and ambitious curriculum" taught in a logical order.
Strengths
- Leaders ensure a "calm and respectful environment" where bullying is rare and pupils feel confident speaking to staff.
- The curriculum is well-planned, with teachers selecting activities that help pupils "remember essential knowledge and build on what they already know."
- Reading is a high priority, with pupils having access to "high-quality books" and receiving extra help if they struggle.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported well," with carefully adjusted curricula and a "well-planned nurture support programme."
- Staff feel valued, and leaders promote pupils’ personal development effectively, including opportunities for "sports teams, arts events and cultural celebrations."
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to strengthen subject leadership so that it is "rigorous and secure" across all subjects, as it is "not yet consistent in every subject."
- Leaders must refine assessment arrangements in subjects other than English and mathematics to better understand "the impact the curriculum is having on pupils’ learning."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where leaders and governors ensure it is their "highest priority."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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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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