Bledington Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Old Burford Road Bledington Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6US |
| Phone | 01608658388 |
| Reference Number | 115505 |
Bledington Primary School has demonstrated overall good performance during its recent inspection, marking a transition from an outstanding grade received over a decade ago. The school community thrives on its family-like atmosphere, fostering a sense of pride among pupils who feel valued within a supportive environment. Strong leadership has led to high ambition for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While the school excels in various areas of personal development and community engagement, challenges in the consistent quality of pupils' written work and the monitoring of mathematics curriculum implementation have been identified.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 78 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.85%
Girls: 46.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 5 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.5% |
| Unclassified | 9% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show pride in their attendance and feel a sense of belonging.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour are consistently met.
- A well-structured phonics program fosters early reading success.
- Pupils participate in a wide range of enrichment activities.
- Strong community links enhance pupils' learning experiences.
- Effective support systems for pupils with SEND.
- Leaders demonstrate a clear understanding of strengths and areas for development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of pupils' handwriting, grammar, and punctuation.
- Mathematics curriculum oversight needs improvement for better implementation.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 7.2 | ||
| Writing | -2.3 | ||
| Maths | 2.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 19 | 3 |
Previous Years
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Kingham Primary School
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1.37 miles |
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Wychwood Church of England Primary School
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3.24 miles |
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Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School
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3.77 miles |
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Windrush Valley School
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4.12 miles |
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The Rissington School
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4.45 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton
The Green, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DH |
4.76 miles |
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The ACE Centre Nursery School
The Ace Centre, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DZ |
4.86 miles |
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Swell Church of England Primary School
Lower Swell, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1LH |
4.92 miles |
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Kingham Hill School
Kingham, Chipping Norton, OX7 6TH |
2.53 miles |
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Chipping Norton School
Burford Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DY |
4.84 miles |