Sunningwell Church of England Primary School
Oxon, OX13 6RE · Oxfordshire · primary school
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20th 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 — 9.4/10 against 4,143 of them, against 9.1/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sunningwell Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% 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 (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join an IT club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 78 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the IT club sessions? How does the after-school club structure its daily timetable?
What Ofsted said about Sunningwell Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though evidence suggests a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. Pupils are described as happy, kind, and attentive, thriving in a calm environment that ‘feels like a family’. While reading and mathematics are strong, inconsistencies in other subjects hinder long-term knowledge retention.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy’, ‘kind and courteous’, and feel safe, trusting adults to help them.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff use targeted support to ensure pupils learn sounds and read with fluency.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with pupils mastering knowledge quickly through well-planned steps and visual aids.
- The curriculum is broad, offering rich opportunities such as varied school visits and roles of responsibility like the school parliament.
- Behaviour is positive, with routines well established so pupils ‘work attentively in lessons’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is ‘not coherently planned and sequenced’, preventing pupils from building knowledge systematically.
- Teachers in certain subjects do not consistently check how well pupils remember essential knowledge, leading to gaps in learning.
- Safeguarding processes for recording early help and actions taken are ‘not always as accurate as they could be’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, although the school must strengthen how it tracks early help processes to ensure accurate recording of information and impact.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 91% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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
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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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