North Kidlington Primary School
Kidlington, OX5 2DA · Oxfordshire · primary school
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171st 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 4,258 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
North Kidlington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 268 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about North Kidlington Primary School
Overview
North Kidlington Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and nurturing" environment where pupils are "well looked after" and enjoy learning. The report highlights a strong community spirit, with staff building "strong partnerships" with families and pupils demonstrating high levels of confidence and kindness.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "interesting and ambitious," with reading prioritised through daily ‘story time’ and carefully selected texts that "fire their imagination."
- Staff are "well trained" in phonics and mathematics, using precise small-group teaching to ensure all pupils learn to read "quickly, confidently and with comprehension."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make "strong progress from their individual starting points" due to skilful adaptations by teachers.
- The school fosters well-being through nurture groups and opportunities for pupils to develop talents, such as recorder lessons and a "joyful celebration" dance festival.
- Attendance is high, supported by "highly practical support" and effective home-school partnerships valued by parents.
Areas to improve
- Pupils’ written work across the wider curriculum is "not consistently accurate and of high quality," meaning they do not achieve as well as they could in some subjects.
- The school should ensure that writing skills are "well developed across all curriculum areas."
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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