Middleton Cheney Primary Academy
Banbury, OX17 2PD · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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115th of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 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 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally. An inspection in March 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Hot Shots Basketball, Inclusive, and ProSports multi-skills clubs. They participate in Chenderit competitions and festivals, attend taster days, and visit the Black Country Living Museum, Thinktank, Cotswold Wildlife Park, and Sulgrave Manor. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 322 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in writing? How does the school manage the transition for new starters?
What Ofsted said about Middleton Cheney Primary Academy
Overview
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy provides an education where pupils are “valued, cared for and supported,” fostering a strong sense of belonging and pride. The report highlights a “calm, inclusive and friendly environment” where staff build “strong, trusting relationships” with pupils and families. While the early years provision is rated at a “Strong standard,” most other aspects of the school’s performance are judged to meet the “Expected standard.”
Strengths
- Early years provision is “lively, purposeful and inclusive,” with children becoming “independent and curious learners” well prepared for Year 1.
- Pupils “behave very well” and are “proud of their work,” with bullying incidents reported as rare.
- The curriculum is “well sequenced,” helping pupils “recall prior learning with accuracy” and embed knowledge across subjects.
- Leaders have “secured improvements” in the teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics, ensuring gaps in learning are addressed quickly.
- Staff create a culture of respect where pupils feel safe to share worries, knowing that “staff care for them and will listen.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must better adapt curriculum and teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities across all subject areas, as this is currently inconsistent.
- Leaders should ensure pupils clearly understand how the school’s values link with “fundamental British values.”
- Attendance for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities requires further strengthening to ensure regular school attendance.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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