Mill Lane Community Primary School
Chinnor, OX39 4RF · Oxfordshire · primary school
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25th 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 3,697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 62% | 5.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mill Lane Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a morning cooking club and a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 21, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning cooking club schedule? What support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Mill Lane Community Primary School
Overview
Mill Lane Community Primary School is described as a “vibrant, welcoming and happy” institution where pupils feel safe and proud. The report highlights a “well-planned and sequenced curriculum” that prepares students well for the next stage of their education, supported by strong leadership and high attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and courteous” and embody the school’s values of ‘Growing, Thriving, Flying’ in their daily routines.
- The curriculum is organised in “clear steps,” with teachers using “expert subject knowledge” to help pupils make links in their learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported,” with staff identifying needs quickly and working closely with parents.
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics effectively, ensuring pupils become “confident and avid readers.”
- The early years provision offers a “well-planned environment” that prioritises communication skills and establishes strong, nurturing relationships.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment and checks on learning are not consistent, meaning teachers do not always identify and address pupils’ misconceptions effectively.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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