West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
Kidlington, OX5 1EA · Oxfordshire · primary school
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48th 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 — 7.8/10 against 4,263 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, 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 (7.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 276 pupils against a stated capacity of 475. 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 trips are planned for the next academic year? How does the recent inspection feedback influence current teaching strategies?
What Ofsted said about West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
Overview
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report confirms that pupils enjoy attending the school, where a culture of kindness and high expectations creates a “happy and focused environment.” Leaders and trustees work effectively to support continued improvement and challenge the school appropriately.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with knowledge “well sequenced” across all subjects to help pupils remember more.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff are well-trained in phonics, and interventions are “well planned” to support pupils who fall behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified effectively, with “suitable adaptations” and interventions supporting both academic and pastoral needs.
- Attendance is high due to clear management systems and close work with families to remove barriers.
- Staff feel “well supported,” with leadership taking workload into account and fostering an open culture.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, learning activities do not match the curriculum ambition, meaning some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure teachers are supported in designing activities that help all pupils learn the intended 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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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