South Stoke Primary School
, RG8 0JS · Oxfordshire · primary school
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230th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 3,377 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 17.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.03 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.22 |
| 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.
South Stoke Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 17.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Cookery, and Fun and games clubs, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 24 pupils against a stated capacity of 52. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in maths? How does the new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about South Stoke Primary School
Overview
South Stoke Primary School is a small, nurturing institution where pupils feel "happy, known and valued" within a "calm, purposeful atmosphere." The report highlights a "highly inclusive culture" and strong pastoral care, noting that leaders have established stability and a "positive shift in culture." However, while core subjects are strong, the wider curriculum lacks precision, leading to inconsistent pupil achievement and knowledge gaps.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "warm, respectful relationships" and a "kind place" where they feel safe and happy.
- Leaders have created a "highly inclusive culture" where individual needs are identified and met quickly, supporting pupils with significant needs.
- Behaviour is "consistently positive," with pupils showing pride in their work and resolving disagreements independently.
- Staff demonstrate "increased confidence" through purposeful professional development, particularly in supporting additional needs.
- Early years provision is "well-designed," enabling children to make a positive start and build knowledge effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum "consistently identifies the precise knowledge and skills" pupils must learn, particularly in the wider curriculum.
- Staff need support to "carefully design, select and sequence learning activities" that help pupils remember more across all subjects.
- Teachers should develop skills to "identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge" to enable consistent achievement, especially for mid-year joiners.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 17% |
| 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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