Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School
Witney, OX29 5RJ · Oxfordshire · primary school
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9th 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 — 9.9/10 against 3,670 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 91.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.92 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% 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 (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 130. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School
Overview
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils thrive in a “vibrant and respectful environment” supported by high expectations for behaviour and achievement. Leaders have successfully sustained the quality of education, ensuring that disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils embrace learning with enthusiasm in a “calm and orderly atmosphere” where relationships are built on “mutual respect and support”.
- The curriculum is “well designed”, enabling pupils to successfully build knowledge over time, particularly in reading and mathematics.
- Reading is a top priority, with effective phonics and targeted support ensuring “nearly all pupils become fluent, confident readers”.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and check understanding regularly to address learning gaps before moving on.
- Attendance has improved noticeably due to personalised support and collaboration with parents and carers.
Areas to improve
- The school must fully implement plans to assess pupils’ knowledge in wider curriculum subjects to “systematically identify gaps” and inform curriculum design.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders regularly reviewing procedures through first-hand visits to ensure compliance.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| 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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