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The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School
West Street, Childrey, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9UL, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.1 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
89
Capacity
98
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly excelling in Key Stage 2, where 55% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. The school serves a small community with 89 pupils, fostering a close-knit environment, although the higher standard achievement of 27% indicates room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 60% of schools.
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Last inspected: 9 October 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
Mixed Other5.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black African2.2%
Asian Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Location
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51.58387, -1.48335 · OX12 9UL
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123151
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websiteridgewayprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2014.
Is The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School a good school?
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School scores 60.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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