New Marston Primary School
Oxford, OX3 0AY · Oxfordshire · primary school
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89th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.4/10 against 3,510 of them, against 6.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Marston Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego and construction, board games, cooking, and arts and crafts clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 256 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about New Marston Primary School
Overview
New Marston Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils are described as thriving in a ‘happy, welcoming school’ where they are ‘full of enthusiasm for learning’ and behave exceptionally well. The report highlights high aspirations, strong academic achievement, and a culture where every pupil is valued for their unique qualities.
Strengths
- ‘Aspirational, effective leadership’ has driven growth, with ‘refinements to the curriculum and teaching’ leading to improved outcomes and strong achievement in statutory assessments.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious, interesting and well considered’, with ‘lively and engaging’ teaching that uses strong subject knowledge to build vocabulary and address misconceptions.
- Reading is ‘prioritised and taught well’, ensuring children get a ‘great start’ and continue to analyse good-quality texts to inform their writing.
- There is an ‘unwavering commitment to inclusion’, with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs ‘cherished’ and supported to overcome barriers to learning.
- Extensive enrichment opportunities, including an ‘electives’ programme and outdoor lunchtime activities, broaden pupils’ horizons and enhance social development.
Areas to improve
- The early writing curriculum must fully embed its new strategy to address weaknesses in ‘letter formation and sentence construction’ which currently hamper writing quality in early years and key stage 1.
- In some foundation subjects, learning activities do not focus precisely enough on key knowledge or deepen understanding sufficiently, resulting in ‘superficial’ learning; staff need support to implement the curriculum consistently well.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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