Shenington Church of England Primary School
Shenington, OX15 6NF · Oxfordshire · primary school
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37th 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 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 100 | 38% | 3.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shenington Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 50.0% 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 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a School Council, dance, gymnastics, multi-skills, ball skills, athletics, and team games. Arts and music provision includes choir, productions, and one-to-one music tuition.
Getting in
The published school roll is 84 pupils against a stated capacity of 108. 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 core subjects? What specific support is available for children who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Shenington Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “proud and enthusiastic ambassadors” who are “happy and enjoy learning” within a “warm, respectful and caring” community. The school delivers a “Good” quality of education, with strong leadership and personal development, though specific improvements are required in early years outdoor provision and subject-specific activity design.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “engaging and ambitious,” carefully building skills and knowledge over time, with particular success in reading and phonics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and “well supported” to achieve well.
- Behaviour is “calm and orderly,” with pupils reporting that “bullying does not happen” and feeling safe.
- Staff feel “very well supported” by leaders, describing the school as “like one big family.”
- Personal development is central, with pupils demonstrating a “mature understanding of mutual respect” and well-being strategies.
Areas to improve
- The early years outdoor provision does not consistently support children to “develop their ideas with confidence and depth.”
- In some subjects, learning activities do not effectively help pupils “build their knowledge and understanding effectively over time,” leading to distraction.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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