St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot
Bampton, OX18 2PU · Oxfordshire · primary school
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34th 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 2,118 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 7.5/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 38% | 3.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot 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 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join lunchtime clubs including inflatable football, chess, ukulele, litter picking, outdoor explorers, gardening, walks with Wilma, and music/dance. Instrumental lessons are available for guitar, flute, drumming, violin, piano, and ukulele.
Getting in
The published school roll is 98 pupils against a stated capacity of 98. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year? How are the various lunchtime clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils have access?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot
Overview
St Peter’s Church of England School is described as a small village school where pupils feel safe and proud, supported by "warm relationships" and staff who know them well. The report highlights that pupils behave very well, showing high respect, and benefit from an "exceptional range of extra-curricular activities" and leadership opportunities. Personal development is judged as outstanding, with pupils demonstrating strong empathy and a deep understanding of issues such as healthy relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), building a "depth of knowledge across the curriculum."
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with high outcomes in phonics screening and older pupils becoming "expressive, fluent readers" who love reading for pleasure.
- The early years provision is strong, with a "well-considered curriculum" and effective use of the outdoors to develop children’s "awe and wonder of nature."
- Trustees and governors have a "strong and detailed understanding" of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement, using this to challenge and support leaders.
Areas to improve
- Strategies for checking how well pupils have learned the curriculum, with the exception of reading, writing, and mathematics, are "not fully developed," leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Some pupils are given work that is "not demanding enough" and does not deepen their understanding; the school must ensure teachers use assessment to adapt teaching effectively.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 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
—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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