St Frideswide Church of England Primary School
Oxford, OX4 3DJ · Oxfordshire · primary school
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197th 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 — 1.4/10 against 2,592 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| 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 Frideswide Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% 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% 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 (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Youth Club, play football or boxing, and attend trips to Paris, Arete, North Wales, Woodlands, and Conwy. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 330 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 core subjects? What specific support is available for year 6 students preparing for their Paris trip?
What Ofsted said about St Frideswide Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive in this happy place, where kindness is at the heart of the school community and staff provide genuine care. The school has overhauled its curriculum to be broad and balanced, resulting in high ambition and positive engagement from pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While standards are improving, historical weaknesses in previous teaching have left some gaps in pupils’ knowledge, and attendance remains a concern for vulnerable groups.
Strengths
- Pupils are respected, valued, and feel safe, exemplifying school values of ‘joy, courage and justice’.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum effectively with strong subject knowledge, using precise explanations and questioning to check understanding.
- Personal development is ‘exceptionally well planned’, helping pupils learn valuable life skills and become ‘thoughtful and resilient individuals’.
- Staff identify additional needs quickly, ensuring pupils with SEND are supported effectively and have access to the full curriculum.
- Reading is prioritised from pre-school, with effective support ensuring pupils become fluent readers.
Areas to improve
- The trust should ensure successful implementation of the new curriculum fills remaining gaps in pupils’ knowledge caused by historical weaknesses.
- The trust should ensure work with parents results in improved attendance for pupils who miss school regularly, particularly those with SEND or who are vulnerable.
Safeguarding
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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