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Wantage Church of England Primary School
Newbury Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8DJ, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.9 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
405
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more able learners.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2015Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (92 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child makes good progress
94%
My child is happy
92%
My child feels safe
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Good range of subjects
87%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School keeps me informed
83%
Behaviour is good
78%
School has high expectations
78%
School supports development
76%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.6%
White Other6.2%
Black African3.5%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.58445, -1.42512 · OX12 8DJ
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN140255
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wantage.cambrianlt.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wantage Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wantage Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2015.
Is Wantage Church of England Primary School a good school?
Wantage Church of England Primary School scores 66.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Wantage Church of England Primary School?
Based on 92 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wantage Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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