Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School
Marsh Baldon, OX44 9LJ · Oxfordshire · primary school
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200th 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 4,024 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Young Gardeners, Cooking, Dance, and Little Masters Art Clubs, as well as Football, Cricket, and Cross Country teams. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 73 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School
Overview
Marsh Baldon Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm and friendly atmosphere" where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is described as "ambitious for all," with strong progress in core subjects and a clear focus on helping pupils "love learning."
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, moving around the school "calmly and respectfully" and acting as positive role models.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, ensuring pupils are "secure in their knowledge before moving on," particularly in English and mathematics.
- Staff accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and provide targeted support.
- The reading curriculum is ambitious, with younger pupils developing phonic knowledge quickly through a "regular programme of training for all staff."
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including sports, clubs, and community activities like supporting the "community larder."
Areas to improve
- Support for Key Stage 1 pupils who find reading difficult is not yet precise enough, meaning some do not read as "confidently and fluently as they could."
- In foundation subjects, teachers do not always check what pupils know, leading to "gaps in their knowledge and understanding."
- New strategies to improve writing are "not yet fully embedded," resulting in some pupils not writing as well as leaders intend.
Safeguarding
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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