North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
Oxford, OX2 0LZ · Oxfordshire · primary school
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29th 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 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders provide "strong, decisive and highly effective" leadership, resulting in a "highly ambitious, enriching and inclusive educational experience." Pupils are described as "enthusiastic, articulate learners" who achieve well, with outcomes broadly above national averages, within a "calm, orderly and purposeful" environment.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate an "impressive depth of curriculum knowledge" and make "sophisticated links between subjects."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is "highly effective," with early identification and "well-matched support."
- Attendance is above national averages, supported by leaders who are "tenacious in their detail and approaches to tracking."
- Behaviour is "very positive," with bullying described as "very rare" and dealt with "quickly and appropriately."
- The curriculum extends beyond the classroom through "aspirational trips and enrichment experiences" that "significantly broaden their horizons."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure school-based plans to "enhance the handwriting provision and oracy are consistently used across the school."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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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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