Chipping Warden Primary Academy

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Byfield Road
Chipping Warden
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 1LD
Phone 01295660616
Reference Number 139847

Chipping Warden Primary Academy has demonstrated a good overall performance across various domains during its recent inspection. The leadership team has established a strong vision centered on confidence, articulation, and motivation for all pupils, creating a safe and supportive environment where positive relationships flourish. Parents recognize the school’s friendly atmosphere and effective support systems, which have contributed to a calm, orderly learning environment where pupils excel and feel proud of their school. The curriculum is well-structured and broad, encouraging pupils to engage with challenging concepts and apply their knowledge across subjects, particularly in reading and personal development. While the school has several notable strengths, there are some areas identified for improvement, particularly in ensuring deeper discussions in lessons and in the strategic planning of key vocabulary in early years education. Overall, the school is well-positioned for continued success, especially with the support from its multi-academy trust.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 91
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 49.45%
Girls: 50.55%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 11%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 2.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.8
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 19
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 26.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 6 7 13
2 4 6 10
3 6 6 12
4 5 8 13
5 8 8 16
6 6 6 12

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 87.9%
White & Black (Caribbean) 4.4%
White, Other 2.2%
White & Asian 1.1%
Unclassified 1.1%
White & Black (African) 1.1%
African 1.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 23 May 2023
Date Report
23 May 2023 School inspection:
04 Feb 2020 School inspection
24 May 2016 Short inspection
01 Sep 2013 Academy conversion letter
12 Jul 2011 Full inspection:
Previously as Chipping Warden School
12 Jul 2011 Full inspection:
09 Oct 2007 Full inspection:
09 Oct 2007 Full inspection:
06 Oct 2003 Full inspection
06 Oct 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong leadership with a clear vision shared by staff
  • Positive relationships between staff and pupils
  • Calm and orderly classroom environments
  • Broad and balanced curriculum with meaningful learning opportunities
  • Effective support for pupils with SEND
  • Strong emphasis on reading and phonics education
  • Pupils appreciate opportunities for personal development and extra responsibilities
  • Effective safeguarding culture

Areas for Improvement

  • Limited opportunities for in-depth discussions in some lessons
  • Key vocabulary not strategically planned in the early years curriculum
  • Inconsistency in identifying knowledge gaps in the wider curriculum

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 33%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 8%

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 106

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 3.3
Writing 0.7
Maths 3.3

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 7 0
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 4 1

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