Windale Primary School
Oxford, OX4 6JD · Oxfordshire · primary school
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127th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.1/10 against 1,775 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Windale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 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
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific enrichment opportunities are available to children during the school day? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Windale Primary School
Overview
Windale Primary School is described as a “nurturing and inclusive” environment where pupils are happy and leaders promote high levels of respect. The report highlights a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that effectively supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well and develop as respectful citizens.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum identifying essential knowledge as ‘Golden Nuggets’, ensuring teachers know exactly what to teach.
- Personal development is praised as “Outstanding”, with pupils engaging in high-quality community improvement work and developing resilience.
- Relationships between adults and pupils are strong, with behaviour described as “calm and respectful” across the school.
- Reading is prioritised through carefully chosen texts and a phonics programme, generally taught well to inspire a love of reading.
- Staff feel well supported, and leaders work effectively with governance to continue improving the school.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ knowledge of how to deepen pupils’ understanding is variable across subjects, meaning pupils are not always challenged to achieve highly.
- There are inconsistencies in the support provided for early reading, meaning some pupils do not learn to read quickly enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a “strong culture of vigilance” and clear processes to identify pupils at risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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