The Blake Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Cogges Hill Road Cogges Witney Oxfordshire OX28 3FR |
| Phone | 01993702840 |
| Reference Number | 141840 |
The Blake Church of England Primary School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good. The school successfully fosters a happy and supportive environment where pupils feel proud and valued. Effective leadership is key to the school’s achievements, establishing a broad curriculum that balances academic and pastoral learning, with updated teaching methods leading to improved student outcomes in core subjects like phonics, reading, writing, and mathematics, which now align with national averages. Parents appreciate the school’s familial atmosphere and the individual care provided to each child.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 366 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.73%
Girls: 47.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 19 | 47 |
| 2 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
| 3 | 27 | 24 | 51 |
| 4 | 32 | 24 | 56 |
| 5 | 19 | 26 | 45 |
| 6 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.4% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 10 Mar 2020 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Blake Church of England (Aided) Primary School | |
| 07 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
| 23 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- The quality of education has significantly improved in recent years.
- Staff are supportive and responsive to pupils' needs.
- Pupils demonstrate a love of reading and confidence in their abilities.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong partnerships with parents contribute to a supportive school community.
Areas for Improvement
- Some school leaders lack essential skills and experience needed for effective subject leadership.
- Occasional gaps in teachers' subject knowledge affect the quality of learning in foundation subjects.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 116 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 147 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 120 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 147 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 114 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 147 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 111 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 147 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 114 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 147 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 82 | 49 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 147 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 118 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 147 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 82 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 147 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 102 | 28 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 147 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 102 | 28 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 147 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 103 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 147 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 135 | 12 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -2.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.3 | ||
| Maths | -2.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Witney Community Primary School
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
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1.23 miles |
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Ducklington Primary School
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1.3 miles |
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West Witney Primary School & Nursery
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Windrush Church of England Primary School
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Hailey Church of England Primary School
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North Leigh Church of England School
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Brize Norton Primary School
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Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School
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4.29 miles |
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Standlake Church of England Primary School
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4.31 miles |
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Eynsham Community Primary School
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The Henry Box School
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0.53 miles |
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Wood Green School
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0.68 miles |
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Springfield School
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0.74 miles |
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The King's School
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1.07 miles |
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Cokethorpe School
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2.12 miles |
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Bartholomew School
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4.03 miles |