Peppard Church of England Primary School
Henley-on-Thames, RG9 5JU · Oxfordshire · primary school
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81st 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 3,697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9/10 among them, against 8.4/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Peppard Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 13.0% 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 7.9 out of 10 among them, against 8.4 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art & Craft, Running, LAMDA, Netball, Cookery, and Football Clubs, or take piano lessons. A Choir Club supports musical development, and an after-school club provides wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 61 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Peppard Church of England Primary School
Overview
Peppard Church of England Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel "safe, valued and well cared for," forming a strong sense of belonging. The report highlights a "calm, nurturing environment" where recent leadership changes have had a "highly positive difference," ensuring the school continues to "go from strength to strength."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary behaviour," being "focused, highly engaged and eager to share their learning" in a "close, supportive community."
- Attendance is managed with "rigorous oversight," with leaders offering "practical support to remove barriers" to regular attendance.
- Early years provision is a "strong standard," with "skilful phonics teaching" and a "well‑designed curriculum" that prioritises vocabulary and foundational skills.
- Inclusion is "highly effective," with "timely support" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, underpinned by strong communication with families.
- The personal development programme is "rich and coherent," offering diverse opportunities that broaden pupils’ aspirations and confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers check pupils' understanding "consistently well in all subjects," adjusting teaching to address gaps or misconceptions.
- Teachers should support pupils to develop "detailed knowledge across all aspects of the personal, social and health education curriculum," enabling confident recall.
- Leaders need to deepen pupils’ understanding of "online risks and healthy relationships" so this knowledge is "consistently embedded."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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