Wheatley Church of England Primary School
Oxford, OX33 1NN · Oxfordshire · primary school
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47th 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 — 7.1/10 against 4,083 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 62% | 4.91 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wheatley Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the 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 (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 256 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With 164 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? How does the curriculum support pupils who reach the expected standard but not the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Wheatley Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Wheatley Church of England Primary School are described as “happy, safe” and deeply embedded in the school’s “nurturing and caring ethos.” While the curriculum is “well sequenced” and early reading has seen “rapid impact,” the report notes that some pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), experience “gaps in their knowledge” due to inconsistent support.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes and behaviour” and benefit from “strong relationships between staff and pupils.”
- Early reading is a priority where staff “model how pupils should use sounds to read with precision,” resulting in quick progress.
- Personal development is promoted effectively, with pupils engaging in an “extensive range of activities” such as museum visits and choir concerts.
- The early years provision is “well structured,” helping children get off to a “strong start” and preparing them well for Year 1.
- Adults feel “well supported” by the school, particularly regarding workload management and collaboration within the trust.
Areas to improve
- In mathematics, pupils lack sufficient opportunities to “problem solve and reason,” leaving some ill-prepared for the next stage of education.
- Teaching is not consistently adapted for pupils’ needs, meaning some find tasks “too difficult” and cannot complete them.
- Teachers do not consistently check if pupils have “secured new knowledge,” leading to persistent gaps in understanding.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 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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