St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
Kidlington, OX5 1EA · Oxfordshire · primary school
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2nd 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 2,324 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.8/10 among them, against 8.7/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 62% | 5.49 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 38% | 3.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% 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 7.8 out of 10 among them, against 8.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in County Music Service and Play Anywhere Coaching, with opportunities for a Lion King Theatre Trip and a Year 6 Residential.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard? How are the residential and theatre trips funded for families?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
Overview
Pupils are “enormously proud” of their school, contributing to a “positive culture” defined by “determination, humility, fairness, respect and unity.” The report describes an environment where pupils behave “exceptionally well” and feel “overwhelmingly safe,” supported by a “strong bond between home and school.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious,” enabling pupils to “deepen their knowledge in each subject” and “excel in all subjects.”
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those speaking English as an additional language, “achieve exceptionally well.”
- Reading is “central to the curriculum,” with staff delivering phonics “expertly” so pupils “make progress rapidly.”
- Early years provision is “vibrant and welcoming,” with an environment “expertly designed” to support learning and development.
- Pupils’ personal development is “carefully crafted,” fostering independence through activities such as learning musical instruments and school trips.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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