West Oxford Community Primary School
Oxford, OX2 0BY · Oxfordshire · primary school
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117th 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 3,445 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 5.1/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Oxford Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Karate and the OCMS Choir, learn piano, guitar or violin, and attend breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 pupils against a stated capacity of 231. 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 bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about West Oxford Community Primary School
Overview
West Oxford Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, inclusive" environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have prioritised reading and core curriculum areas, resulting in strong outcomes, though the report notes that the curriculum in some foundation subjects requires further strengthening to ensure clarity and consistency.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy "warm and caring relationships" and feel "safe and listened to," with staff addressing concerns quickly.
- Reading is a central priority, with a "rigorous phonics programme" ensuring pupils secure skills and catch up quickly from any gaps.
- The curriculum in core subjects is "broad and ambitious," with knowledge organised logically to build confidence, particularly in mathematics.
- Staff are supported by leaders who ensure workload is "manageable and purposeful," fostering a positive and confident workforce.
- Parents are "overwhelmingly positive," praising leaders as a "real force for optimism and inclusivity in the community."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects lacks precision regarding the knowledge pupils need to learn, leaving teachers unclear on priorities.
- Governors need to strengthen their understanding of their role in assuring the breadth and balance of the curriculum, particularly in foundation subjects.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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