Tetsworth Primary School
Thame, OX9 7AB · Oxfordshire · primary school
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147th 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 3,809 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tetsworth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 64 pupils against a stated capacity of 64. 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 move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Tetsworth Primary School
Overview
Pupils value the ‘close and inclusive school community’ where they feel well supported and describe the environment as being ‘like a family’. While behaviour and personal development are strong, the overall effectiveness requires improvement because recent curriculum changes are not yet fully embedded. Consequently, inconsistencies in teaching approaches and assessment mean that not all pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘calm and orderly behaviour’ and show consideration and kindness towards others.
- The teaching of early reading has ‘swiftly improved’, with prompt support helping struggling pupils catch up.
- Staff provide ‘strong pastoral support’ that helps pupils manage their feelings and build self-confidence.
- The early years provision is effective, with children developing routines that support independent learning.
- Pupils learn about well-being, online safety, and the importance of equality and respect.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure curriculum changes are fully embedded so pupils can ‘know and remember more’ across all subjects, addressing gaps in understanding.
- Leaders need to develop teachers’ subject knowledge, particularly in foundation subjects, to ensure explanations help pupils understand complex ideas.
- Teaching adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) must be improved to ensure all such pupils can complete learning activities effectively.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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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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