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Wolvercote Primary School
First Turn, Wolvercote, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8AQ, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.6 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
331
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a strong Ofsted rating of Good and impressive KS2 results, this primary school boasts an 86% rate of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 6% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 95.6 indicates it outperforms 96% of schools, reflecting a high level of overall quality. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in pushing more students to excel beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 11 December 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.0%
White Other15.4%
Mixed W+Asian6.9%
Mixed Other5.7%
Black African3.9%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.78479, -1.28065 · OX2 8AQ
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN142384
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wolvercoteprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Wolvercote Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wolvercote Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 December 2012.
Is Wolvercote Primary School a good school?
Wolvercote Primary School scores 95.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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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