RAF Benson Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | RAF Benson Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 6EP |
| Phone | 01491836460 |
| Reference Number | 123028 |
RAF Benson Community Primary School has made significant improvements since its last inspection, now achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school is characterized by its welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and happy, and their exemplary behaviour reflects the school's high expectations. Leaders have ambitious goals for pupil achievement, ensuring that all students are supported effectively, even with high mobility rates. The provision for early years is particularly strong, demonstrating exceptional outcomes and a rich curriculum that enhances pupils' broader development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 130 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.23%
Girls: 50.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 2 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 3 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 4 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 5 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 6 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.6% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Asian, Other | 3.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 18 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| 18 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional early years provision with a focus on vocabulary and independent learning.
- Strong community support for pupils, especially during parental deployment.
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes of pupils.
- Effective phonics teaching that helps pupils keep up.
- High levels of pupil attendance.
- Engaging curriculum that promotes diversity and enriches student learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Need for improved checks on pupils' understanding in foundation subjects.
- Some gaps in knowledge retention in key stages, particularly in mathematics.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 94% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 29% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | -0.9 | ||
| Writing | -1.5 | ||
| Maths | -3.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ewelme CofE Primary School
Burrows Hill, Ewelme, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6HU |
0.57 miles |
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Benson Church of England Primary School
Oxford Road, Benson, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6LX |
1.46 miles |
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Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School
Old Reading Road, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8EN |
1.72 miles |
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St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford
St Nicholas Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8HX |
2.29 miles |
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St John's Primary School
St John's Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9AG |
2.32 miles |
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Fir Tree Junior School
Radnor Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0NY |
2.52 miles |
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St Laurence Church of England School
16 Thame Road, St Laurence School, Warborough, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 7DX |
2.86 miles |
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Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School
Greenmere, Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0QH |
3.43 miles |
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Chalgrove Community Primary School
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3.67 miles |
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The Treehouse School
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3.93 miles |
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Watlington Primary School
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3.98 miles |
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Cholsey Primary School
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4.07 miles |
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Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School
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4.21 miles |
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Nettlebed Community School
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4.64 miles |
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Moulsford Preparatory School
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4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Wallingford School
St George's Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8HH |
2.07 miles |
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Icknield Community College
Love Lane, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5RB |
3.98 miles |