St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Chinnor
Chinnor, OX39 4PU · Oxfordshire · primary school
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157th 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 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 62% | 2.13 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Chinnor overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Chess, and Miss Janelle’s Dance Club. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 411 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Chinnor
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this “friendly and welcoming school” where relationships are “positive and mutually respectful.” The inspection highlights a “calm and purposeful learning environment” with high expectations, noting that while recent published results did not fully reflect current progress, the school has taken “swift and effective action” to improve achievement. Personal development is judged as outstanding, supported by a strong focus on character and community values.
Strengths
- The school provides a “wide range of opportunities to develop pupils’ talents and interests” beyond the curriculum, including trips and clubs.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge,” and the reading curriculum helps pupils become “capable readers” through careful support and checking.
- Recent improvements in checking understanding in phonics and mathematics are positively impacting achievement for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Pupils behave well, engage actively in lessons, and feel safe, knowing they can speak to any adult about their worries.
- Attendance is high, supported by strong collaboration with parents and carers.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not check pupils’ learning as carefully as in others, meaning they do not always know precisely what pupils need to do to improve. The school should ensure staff assess learning carefully in all subjects to inform teaching.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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