North Leigh Church of England School
Witney, OX29 6SS · Oxfordshire · primary school
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96th 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 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Leigh Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join art clubs, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 154 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the art clubs?
What Ofsted said about North Leigh Church of England School
Overview
North Leigh Church of England School is described as a “happy, nurturing school” where pupils feel they “belong to a special community.” The report highlights strong relationships, high attendance, and an “ambitious curriculum” that fosters confidence and respect among students.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind and respectful” with bullying being “almost unheard of,” supported by strong staff care.
- “Almost all pupils learn to read well,” with effective phonics training and support for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “achieve well” due to dedicated coordination and curriculum adjustments.
- Leaders design an “ambitious curriculum” with clear knowledge goals in well-developed subjects like mathematics and music.
- Governors and trustees are “committed” and provide clear support systems for staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine the curriculum in some subject areas so that “knowledge is being taught precisely enough” to ensure all pupils gain depth of understanding.
- Leaders should continue developing phonics and early reading with a specific focus on disadvantaged pupils, as a small number “do not achieve as well as they could.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders maintain a strong culture, keep detailed records, and ensure staff act quickly if concerns arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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.
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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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