St Christopher's Church of England School
Lechlade, GL7 3LA · Oxfordshire · primary school
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196th 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 3,647 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Christopher's Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Forces Club, School Council, Eco-Committee, Worship team, Spiritual Group, and Young Leaders. Sports include Tag Rugby, Football, Street Dance, Athletics, Cross Country, and Cricket. Trips comprise a Forces Day Trip to RAF Brize Norton and a Year 6 Residential. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 125 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 curriculum support pupils to bridge the gap between the current attainment figures and national expectations? What specific support is available for children who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? How does the school integrate the Forces Club activities into the wider school community?
What Ofsted said about St Christopher's Church of England School
Overview
Staff know every child well and place them at the heart of school life, driven by a vision of ‘be the best’. Pupils are described as ‘kind and respectful’ who ‘feel safe and happy’, benefiting from an engaging curriculum and ‘warm relationships’ with adults. The school is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development and early years provision.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ that is ‘carefully sequenced’ in subjects like mathematics, art, and geography.
- Reception children receive an ‘excellent start’ through a ‘rich curriculum’ that prioritises their interests and keeps them ‘highly engrossed’.
- Phonics teaching is ‘consistently accurate’, with leaders ensuring pupils become ‘fluent readers’ and develop an ‘ambitious vocabulary’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘identified quickly’ and ‘exceptionally well supported’ with appropriate adaptations.
- The work to develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural experiences is of ‘exceptional quality’, fostering deep respect and inclusion.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in computing and music is ‘not yet well sequenced’, meaning pupils do not learn and remember knowledge as effectively as in other subjects.
- The ‘inclusive behaviour policy is not yet fully embedded’, leading to inconsistent support for pupils making poor behaviour choices.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ and staff who are ‘well trained’ and ‘highly vigilant’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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