Tower Hill Community Primary School
Witney, OX28 6NB · Oxfordshire · primary school
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215th 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 — 0.5/10 against 1,401 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tower Hill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Computer Club, Lego, and Reading clubs, alongside sports such as volleyball, badminton, rounders, and cricket. Arts and music options include Arts & Craft and Mindfulness Colouring. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 174 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Tower Hill Community Primary School
Overview
Tower Hill Community Primary School is described as a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and thrive, living out the vision of ‘growing together’. The inspection found that staff set high expectations which pupils rise to, resulting in good behaviour and a strong sense of family. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with effective safeguarding and a curriculum that is increasingly well-designed.
Strengths
- Pupils are supported by a ‘well-structured phonics programme’ and staff who are ‘well trained’ to help them read confidently.
- There is a ‘real sense of family’ with staff who ‘care deeply about the pupils’, creating a nurturing atmosphere where bullying is ‘very rare’.
- The curriculum is ambitious, with ‘thoughtful curriculum design’ helping pupils build knowledge, particularly in subjects like mathematics and history.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ‘face no barriers to success’, receiving appropriate training and extra support from staff.
- Personal development is a ‘developing strength’, with pupils engaging in cultural activities, sports clubs, and learning about democracy and diversity.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ‘finalise their curriculum thinking across all subjects’, ensuring the order and content are clearly defined and disseminated to staff.
- Curriculum implementation lacks consistency in some areas; leaders need to provide support for less experienced staff to ensure pupils are always given ‘suitably demanding work’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where leaders are ‘meticulous’ in keeping children safe and staff know how to spot and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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