Stockham Primary School
Wantage, OX12 9HL · Oxfordshire · primary school
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99th 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 3,780 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stockham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 50.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Outstanding Ofsted rating in daily teaching?
What Ofsted said about Stockham Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While pupils feel valued and safe within a positive community, the report highlights “significant turbulence” in recent years leading to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and educational quality. Leaders are taking action to address these issues, but it is “too soon to see demonstrable impact.”
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and courteous” and generally behave well, benefiting from “positive working relationships” with staff.
- The school offers a “broad and balanced curriculum” with an “impressive variety of sports” and leadership opportunities for older pupils.
- Teachers typically possess “secure subject knowledge” and present new information clearly, with effective questioning promoting discussion.
- Reading is prioritised, with pupils enjoying a “diverse and challenging range of texts” and understanding its importance for writing.
- The personal development programme is “thorough and age-appropriate,” carefully teaching sensitive subjects such as consent.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not implemented consistently well, and teaching lacks rigour in checking learning, resulting in “gaps in their understanding” of important skills.
- Teaching is not sufficiently adapted for vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND, causing some to lose focus and preventing effective access to learning.
- Leadership turbulence has impacted monitoring; the school must ensure the curriculum is “implemented as intended” through consistent staff support and checks.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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