The Hendreds Church of England School
Wantage, OX12 8JX · Oxfordshire · primary school
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132nd 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 4,083 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Hendreds Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, compared to the 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 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join board games, judo, Tchoukball, and dance clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 126 pupils against a stated capacity of 144. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What does a typical Tuesday afternoon look like for a child joining the judo club?
What Ofsted said about The Hendreds Church of England School
Overview
The inspection found that the school provides a good quality of education with outstanding personal development. Leaders have refined the curriculum since the previous inspection, creating a clear learning sequence that supports mixed-age classes and fosters a positive, inclusive culture.
Strengths
- Pupils display the ‘Hendreds spirit’, embodying values of “respect, courage and kindness” and helping one another with enthusiasm.
- Personal development is “woven exceptionally well through all that the school does,” promoting tolerance and celebrating individuality.
- Reading is taught effectively by highly trained staff, with pupils enjoying phonics sessions and benefiting from targeted catch-up support.
- The school maintains a “calm and positive atmosphere” where pupils feel safe and confident that staff will resolve any issues.
- Robust systems are in place to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are actively included.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum in all subjects is “equally well structured and coherent” so pupils can build knowledge deeply across all areas.
- Staff need to consistently check that pupils have understood important concepts and know how to complete tasks, as this is not always happening.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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