St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Oxford, OX2 6BN · Oxfordshire · primary school
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26th 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 — 8.0/10 against 4,143 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 98 | 38% | 3.78 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 31.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 135 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 Council involve pupils in decision-making? What specific activities are offered during the after-school club? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as "ambitious" and achieve well at this "inclusive school," with outcomes significantly improved from previous years. The environment is characterised as a "happy place to be," where "a sense of kindness and care permeates the school" and pupils enjoy "warm, mutually respectful relationships."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "logically ordered," with "precise and individualised adaptations" ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access learning successfully.
- Reading is a "top priority," with well-trained staff ensuring pupils read fluently by the end of Year 2 and develop a "strong understanding of what they read."
- Writing skills are developed well, with a focus on connecting writing to reading knowledge and improving "accuracy of pupils’ spelling and handwriting."
- Attendance has "risen considerably," supported by effective analysis of absence reasons and positive pupil attitudes where disruption is "a rarity."
- Staff benefit from "well-focused training," resulting in teachers who "know their subjects well" and structure lessons effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not check well enough that pupils have retained previously taught knowledge, which "hinders pupils from connecting prior learning with what comes next."
- The school should ensure "effective strategies in place for checking how well pupils remember what they are taught" to prevent gaps in knowledge.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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