Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Abingdon, OX13 6PY · Oxfordshire · primary school
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208th 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 4,017 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Micro-Bit Club, Cricket Club, Boys Football Club, Girls Football Club, Netball Club, and Choir Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard results?
What Ofsted said about Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Overview
Marcham Church of England Primary School is described as a ‘welcoming and nurturing’ environment where pupils are ‘happy’ and feel part of ‘one big family’. The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership as ‘Good’. Leaders provide an ‘ambitious’ curriculum that captures pupils’ interests, with a particular strength in mathematics and early reading.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, enjoy working together, and bullying is ‘rare’, with staff intervening in a ‘kind and caring manner’.
- There is a ‘strong culture of reading’, with a ‘consistent approach’ to teaching phonics and daily reading sessions that foster engagement.
- Teachers in mathematics use a ‘well-sequenced curriculum’ that builds on prior learning, helping pupils ‘consolidate what they already know’.
- Staff have ‘high expectations’ for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the full curriculum.
- Governors are ‘clear about their roles’ and share the school’s ‘high ambition for the community’.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is at an ‘early stage of implementation’, meaning the sequence of learning is not yet ‘identified precisely enough’.
- Subject leaders must ensure teachers implement the curriculum effectively so pupils can ‘make the links between prior and current learning’ to build knowledge systematically.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture’ where staff are trained to recognise risks and record-keeping is ‘comprehensive’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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