The Batt Church of England Primary School
Witney, OX28 6DY · Oxfordshire · primary school
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176th 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 4,242 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Batt Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join recorder groups, instrumental lessons, and choirs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 289 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 are below the national median in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these academic gaps?
What Ofsted said about The Batt Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel "nurtured and listened to" and where a "spirit of kindness" permeates interactions. Leaders have successfully raised expectations following a "turbulent period," resulting in a "positive and safe environment" where pupils are "well behaved" and eager to learn.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy an "ambitious curriculum" and "usually achieve well," with learning carefully organised to help them "connect new knowledge to what they have learned before."
- Staff receive "high-quality training" and "check pupils’ understanding carefully," using this information to inform future teaching and revisit important content.
- There is a strong emphasis on reading, with pupils developing into "fluent and accurate readers" through a "consistent and sequential phonics programme."
- The school supports pupils to become "confident and positive citizens," teaching them about "differing faiths, cultures and equalities" from Reception onwards.
- Disadvantaged pupils are given "carefully prioritised access" to clubs and curriculum experiences, enhancing their learning opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The school should refine curriculum planning in "a few subjects" where it is "underdeveloped," ensuring staff emphasise the most important content so pupils, including those with SEND, "learn consistently well across the curriculum."
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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