Wood Farm Primary School
Oxford, OX3 8QQ · Oxfordshire · primary school
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75th 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 — 7.5/10 against 2,562 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wood Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Writers' Club, which organises residentials, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 382 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 Writers' Club residential prepare pupils for independent writing tasks? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 382?
What Ofsted said about Wood Farm Primary School
Overview
Leaders are described as ‘truly aspirational’, ensuring every child receives a ‘top-quality education’ through strong core values of ‘ambition, beauty and connection’. The school provides a ‘safe and caring environment’ where pupils demonstrate good behaviour and produce high-quality work, supported by effective leadership and management.
Strengths
- Leaders ‘transform pupils’ life chances’ by removing barriers and planning experiences, such as a partnership with a South African school, to widen knowledge.
- Reading is a priority, with a ‘well-sequenced phonics programme’ and skilful teaching that ensures a ‘highly consistent approach’.
- Staff quickly identify support needs for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can ‘access the curriculum’.
- Teachers’ professional development is ‘integral’, focusing on subject knowledge to help pupils ‘grasp new material’ and strengthen memory.
- Experienced governors are ‘razor sharp’ in challenging leaders and ensuring robust strategic planning supports educational quality.
Areas to improve
- Some curriculum subjects do not outline component knowledge in a ‘coherently sequenced way’, causing uncertainty for teachers regarding what to teach and assess.
- Leaders need to ‘finish laying out all the steps of knowledge’ so pupils build understanding logically from early years until Year 6.
- The school needs to ‘widen the range of clubs and activities’ for pupils to take part in following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders taking the right actions to keep pupils safe and ensuring ‘swift help is accessed when needed’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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