Pegasus School
Oxford, OX4 6RQ · Oxfordshire · primary school
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153rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.7/10 against 1,607 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pegasus School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and hosts The Festival Of Voices.
Getting in
The published school roll is 479 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How is the breakfast club integrated into the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Pegasus School
Overview
Pegasus School is described as having a "vibrant and upbeat atmosphere" where pupils are "confident and happy" and eager to learn. The report highlights "warm relationships" between staff and pupils, with leaders maintaining "high expectations of behaviour and achievement." Personal development is rated as "Outstanding," supported by a broad curriculum and enriching opportunities that broaden pupils' horizons.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "warm relationships" with staff and feel "safe and well cared for," with bullying being "uncommon."
- The school is "highly inclusive," ensuring every pupil is valued, with effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is of the "highest quality," featuring "enriching opportunities" such as visits to museums and meetings with inspirational speakers.
- Leaders have designed a "broad and exciting curriculum," with particularly strong outcomes in reading and science due to clear knowledge sequencing.
- Staff feel "empowered" and supported, with leaders prioritising their well-being and managing workload effectively.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects and aspects of the early years, the curriculum is "not yet fully effective," meaning teachers do not always know precisely what knowledge to teach or check.
- Work to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence is "not yet fully effective," preventing some pupils from benefiting fully from their education.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff being "well trained, vigilant and well supported" and pupils knowing that an adult will always help them if they are worried.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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